Item was unsold

Lot Description

An Octahedrite Meteorite Fragment

Circa 4.6 billion years ago

Width 6 5/8 inches (17 cm).

This lot is located in Chicago.

Provenance:
Collected by H. H. Nininger (1887-1986), the father of meteoritics. Nininger inventory number 34.5.
Subsequently with the American Meteorite Laboratory.
Purchased from the above by Gerald Carl "Gerry" Herfurth (1930-1998).

A sculptural iron octahedrite meteorite from the famous Barringer crater, Coconino County, Arizona. A beautiful fragment dating to the formation of our solar system, around 4.57 billion years ago.

Around 50,000 years ago, a 160-foot-wide piece of iron shattered off an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter and hurled 8 miles per second towards the Earth, creating one of the largest and best-preserved impact craters. This wonderful, scarred, and broken 3.8 kg piece of octahedrite iron forms part of this famous meteorite.

Condition Report

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Hindman.

Please email antiquities@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.