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Lot 1065

Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite with Two Holes

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
site discovered in 1576, Chaco, Argentina, with two natural holes, approximately 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. each, approximately 4 x 3 in., 770.6 grams.; accompanied by specimen identification card and receipt from Aerolite Meteorites, dated September 27, 2007, indicating a price of $1,150, Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. David Astor Dowdy, Jr.

Condition

appears to be stable, no visible flaking, some minute areas of rust buildup
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