[meteorite-list] [AD] Park Forest Garza Stone 178 grams.

From: Jan Bartels <meteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 15:14:48 +0200
Message-ID: <561586BC17AA422A80E899174BE5AE94_at_laptop>

Listioids,

Before it goes to Ebay:

The Park Forest fragment we offer is a 178,2 gram crusted fragment. This is
the piece seen many times on the news, together with the 2,2 kg. main mass
when a park Forest police officer is showing how the 178 grams piece fits
perfectly on the main mass. Collectors who own the Park Forest dvd sure will
recognize the fragment seen many times there.



Another thing which makes this fragment extra special is that when it broke
off from the main mass during impact, it smashed through the window and
landed outside on the patio. This means this is the only meteorite in
existence which landed in a house and went back outside again!!!



Another rarest items including this Museum display set is an insect, a
termite which was found along the debris on the floor of the bedroom. It
seems that during impact it was hidden in the ceiling together with a few
others. It was taken to an entomologist which confirmed that by a
flexibility test of the wings it was highly possible that the time of death
was caused by the impact. This means this may be the only animal in
existence which remained for display. Another animal, a cow which was hit by
the Valera meteorite has gone forever. The Termite was obtained from the
Hupes, all other meteorite items from this event were obtained from Fernlea
meteorites.



The following items include this rarest historical museum display set:

The Park Forest meteorite "Garza" fragment of 178,2 grams. It has a
beautiful crust, brown stains from hitting the wooden joist and white spots
from the plaster ceiling.



Large fragment of the wooden joist (as seen on the pictures here) It clearly
shows the point of impact of the meteorite.



3 large pieces of ceiling plaster fragments.



The termite, nicely protected in a membrane box.



Pieces of the Venetian blinds that were at the window and got damaged by the
meteorite.



Pieces of glass from the bedroom window where the meteorite fell through.



A hand signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Garza, provided by Rob Elliot
from Fernlea meteorites.



It is no doubt this highly collectible set should belong to a museum
collection!!



Please do not email for separate sales of the items. The set will stay
complete at all times.



Shipping options will be discussed after the sale is complete and the
shipping cost will be added to the final amount.





Shipping only to the U.S, Europe and Australia.



Offers starting at $11.000 are welcome. This means it's priced for a little
over $60.00 per gram including all impact items.



Pictures on request, off list please.



NO TRADES.

Paypal only.



Best,

Jan.

IMCA 9833

Holland
Received on Sun 10 May 2009 09:14:48 AM PDT