[meteorite-list] Rob Elliott meteorite collection auction

From: J. Gregory Wilson <jgregoryw_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 23:51:04 -1000
Message-ID: <00a901ca15b2$40b29d90$c217d8b0$_at_com>

Just a heads-up: long-lost listee and warm-beer-drinker Rob Elliott wanted
list members to know that his extensive collection will be on the auction
block in about two weeks. Details below.

Gregory

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The Robert Elliott Meteorite Collection will be auctioned on 18th August and
hosted by Scotland's oldest firm of auctioneers, Lyon & Turnbull in
Edinburgh. Time allows for 170 Lots, containing some familiar and some
not-so-familiar meteorite specimens, all acquired by myself during my
travels to museums around the world, and from many researchers & scientists
directly.

My meteorite collecting passion was mostly for the so-called "historical"
meteorites, so feel free to take a look through the sales catalogue, either
hard copy or online, and see what takes your fancy. Or just enjoy the
pictures!

I know that several of you are jumping on a plane and coming to Edinburgh to
bid in the saleroom, but for those that cannot attend the auction in person,
it's still possible to bid live and in real-time (see links below).
Bids may also be placed in advance on the website, or by telephone and in
writing.
If you're planning to bid over the internet, be sure to register first.

Here are the direct links to the sales catalogue (Sale no: 262), the live
bidding site, and for those that need it, packing and shipping assistance.


Auction Hosts - Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh.
Online Catalogue:
www.lyonandturnbull.com/asp/searchresults.asp?pg=1&ps=25&st=D&sale_no=262
Email for catalogue requests and auction information:
info at lyonandturnbull.com


Live, Real-time bidding hosts - Artfact
www.artfact.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=HSM8GI7QBD


America's oldest auction house, Freeman's of Philadelphia will also feature
the auction.
Visit www.freemansauction.com and look under "Auctions".


Packing and shipping assistance is available from Mailboxes Etc.
Website: www.mbe.co.uk
Email: info at mbesouthbridge.co.uk


If you'd prefer a glossy, printed copy of the sales catalogue, these are
available by request from Lyon & Turnbull.
Email address: info at lyonandturnbull.com
For more information and phone numbers, please visit their website at:
www.lyonandturnbull.com


Best wishes,
Rob Elliott
www.meteorites.uk.com
Fernlea Meteorites,
The Wynd,
Off Dickson Lane,
Milton of Balgonie,
Fife. KY7 6PY
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01592-751563
Mobile: 07880-888660
International Tel: +44-1592-751563
Email: fernlea4 at aol.com
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Received on Wed 05 Aug 2009 05:51:04 AM PDT