TimeLine Auctions

Auction 154  –  5 - 9 December 2023

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 154

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins

Part 1: Tu, 05.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 2: We, 06.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 3: Th, 07.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 4: Fr, 08.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
Part 5: Sa, 09.12.2023, from 1:00 PM CET
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Description

Natural History - Sikhote Alin Meteorite
12th February 1947 A.D. An iron meteorite (chemical group IIAB) with a coarse octahedrite structure. 11.6 grams, 24 mm (1 in.).

From Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorye, Russia. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.

The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell during daylight at 10:38 am. local time on 12th February, 1947. Witnesses reported a fireball that was brighter than the sun. It came from about 15 degrees east of north and descended at an angle of 41 degrees. It left a trail of smoke and dust 20 miles long which lingered for several hours. Light and sound of the fall were observed for two hundred miles around the point of impact. [No Reserve]

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Price realized 40 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
Estimate 40 GBP
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