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Lot 1067
Gibeon Nickel Iron Meteorite with Hole
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 1836, Great Nama Land, Namibia, with approximately 1 in. hole within a deep bowl shaped void, fine octahedrite pattern when etched, with stand on wooden base and plaque, approximately 7-1/2 x 5-1/2 in., 13.85 lbs.; accompanied by certificate of authenticity from The Universe Collection, New Haven, CT, and invoice dated February 16, 2008 for $20,700.00Note: Gibeon is the name of the meteorite that fell in Gibeon, Namibia in southwest Africa. The Nama people first discovered the meteorite and used the specimens to create weapons and tools., Provenance: Estate of Mr. and Mrs. David Astor Dowdy, Jr.
appears to be stable, no apparent flaking or rust spots
