Lot 1227
Meteorite Dagger Made From A Gibeon Meteorite. The blade of this large, heavy 10¾" long dagger has been crafted from a Gibeon iron-nickel meteorite that fell in the Kalahari desert of Namibia, Africa during a huge meteorite shower that occurred several thousand years ago. They are considered to be one of the most beautiful of iron-nicket meteorites when they are etched to reveal their widmanstatten pattern that forms an intricate geometric pattern from the two different alloys of nickel present. The Gibeon blade of this dagger weighs 250 grams, is 5½" long, 1½" wide and .215 inches thick and has been carefully ground down to a sharp point and etched. The guard was cast from a mold made from a Diamondback snake rattle using 3¼ oz. of sterling silver. The handle was made from aged Tiger Stripe Maple, the same material that was used to make fine violins in Europe during the 1800s. A fine addition to any meteorite or dagger collection. Add $25 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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