[meteorite-list] SALE: BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS

[Mark Lyon]

Aside from the term "unwitnessed fall" the other issue is that in the
auction description it has a fall date.  The term "unwitnessed fall" should
be changed to "find" and the fall date should be removed.

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On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 8:18 AM Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list <
meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:

>
> Hi Elizabeth,
>
> Bur-Abor is not considered an “unwitnessed fall” by anyone as no such
> designation exists.  The features of this meteorite are consistent with a
> residency on Earth of at least decades — if not centuries...or far more;
> Bur-Abor is an outstanding, highly weathered meteorite.  Please remedy as
> we all get hurt when the line between puffing and misrepresentation is
> blurred.
>
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> On May 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Elizabeth Grose via Meteorite-list <
> meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
>
> *NOW AVAILABLE AT AUCTION*
> *BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS*
>
> *Iron, medium octahedrite IIIABNortheastern Province, Kenya*
> https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
>
> A thrilling 600-pound main mass, the Bur-Abor meteorite main mass may
> arguably be classed at the top of all large iron meteorites to be offered
> at auction. Bur -Abor was found in Northeastern Kenya in a local family's
> garden, after it fell on Nov. 27, 1997. Considered an unwitnessed fall,
> Bur-Abor boasts numerous distinguished qualities.
>
> The present main mass is replete with regmaglypts and large scoops while
> also displaying the rarely seen feature of orientation. These distinctive
> features were caused by ablation as the meteorite coursed through Earth's
> atmosphere. One can see the surface area where elongated, parallel
> thumbprints indicate oriented flight, which melted grooves into the
> surface, mirroring each other in shape and size. Created by millions of
> years in the heavy metal core of an asteroid, it weighs a massive 274
> kilograms and has never been cleaned or wire brushed; its appearance is
> exactly as it was the day it was found.
>
> After its discovery, a portion of Bur-Abor was taken to the Natural
> History Museum in London. The present offering is the main mass. Iron
> meteorites of this size and beauty are generally only seen in world
> renowned museums and a few university display collections. The magnificent
> piece is offered on a rotating custom steel stand. *Weighing 274kg (602.8
> lbs). Measuring 32 x 20 x 15 in*
>
> View it online:  https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/
>
> For inquiries:  Tom.Lindgren at bonhams.com
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