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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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Natural History - Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
Discovered in 1822 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Meteorite in a cuboid capsule; classified as a stony–iron pallasite, Imilac specimens are highly prized by meteorite collectors. 0.66 grams, 11 mm
Found 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. -
Natural History - Mixed Mineral Egg Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising twenty mineral specimens polished to small eggs, including rose quartz, red jasper, moss agate, agate, dalmatian jasper, and others. 449 grams total, 26-29 mm
Acquired within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Natural History - Asiatic Chondrite Meteorite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
An irregular meteorite of the chondrite type, not modified by melting. 77.9 grams, 43 mm
Found East Asia. From the personal collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.