Lot 1224
Large 10½ Lb. Campo del Cielo Iron-Nickel Meteorite. This 7x4½" iron-nickel meteorite weighs a hefty 10½ lbs. and possesses an esthetically sculpted shape with many regmaglypts (fingerprints), some as large as 2x1½" and deep as well as sharp edges to give it character. Campo del Cielo translates as "Valley of the Sky." These meteorites fell more than 4000 years ago in Gran Chaco, Argentina; they were written about by Spanish explorers in 1576 and a huge 60 ton meteorite was taken back to Spain and melted down for its iron. The best specimens of Campos such as this superlative specimen have been found higher up the mountains and are in much better condition than those found down in the valley. Add $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $748 |
