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Lot 1066
Campo del Cielo Nickel Iron Meteorite
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 |
discovered in 1576, Chaco Province, Argentina, naturally shaped specimen with pocked surface, from the very famous Campo del Cielo (Valley of the Sky) crater, approximately 8 x 6-1/4 in., 12.13 lbs.; accompanied with specimen I.D. card from Midwest Meteorites and invoice dated October 5, 2007 for $596.00, Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. David Astor Dowdy, Jr.
appears to be stable, no apparent flaking, some small areas of rust
