Lot 57
Lot 57
A LARGE COMPLETE SLICE OF SEYMCHAN METEORITE

PALLASITE – PMGMAGADAN DISTRICT, RUSSIA (62°54’ N, 152°26’ E)

Price Realised GBP 11,250
Estimate
GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
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A LARGE COMPLETE SLICE OF SEYMCHAN METEORITE

PALLASITE – PMGMAGADAN DISTRICT, RUSSIA (62°54’ N, 152°26’ E)

Price Realised GBP 11,250
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
Price Realised GBP 11,250
Closed: 28 Oct 2020
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Punctuated by inclusions of schreibersite and black iron-rich silicates the slice revealing an intriguing study of the interior structure of an iron meteorite. Supported on custom stand.
1612 x 20 x 1/2in. (42 x 51 x 1.5cm.)
8.9kg.
Special notice
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
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