[meteorite-list] Durability of provenance

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi Paul and List,

I would say yes and no.

Technically speaking, the material originated from the institutional
collection.  But, the material has been cut/modified by the dealer, so
it is not in the original form that came from the institution.

Personally, as a seller, I would disclose up front that the material
originated from XXX collection, but has been cut down since then.  I'd
provide a copy of the original specimen card or label, and a copy of
my own label.  That way, a potential buyer can decide ahead of time if
they still want to purchase the specimen, and if they do, they will
have provenance from the original piece and the sliced/cut specimen
that came from it.

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 9/20/11, valparint at aol.com <valparint at aol.com> wrote:
> Hello All.
>
> Here's a question that's been rolling around in my mind for quite a while.
>
> Suppose you purchase a 50g meteorite from Joe Dealer and Joe supplies
> information that the specimen is "ex Museum of Natural History, New York."
>
> Then, suppose you cut it in half.
>
> Are either of the pieces, or both, considered to be "ex Museum of Natural
> History, New York?"
>
> Cheers.
>
> Paul Swartz
> IMCA 5204
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