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LOT 2245
Natural History - Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
DISCOVERED IN 1822 A.D.
3/8 in. (0.66 grams, 11 mm).
Meteorite in a cuboid capsule; classified as a stony–iron pallasite, Imilac specimens are highly prized by meteorite collectors. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound in Chile's Atacama desert while filming an episode of the TV series Meterorite Men.
Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Steve Arnold.
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