[meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards - changing mass

From: Mike Bandli <fuzzfoot_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 16:55:50 -0800
Message-ID: <50718EC05EC34F649EC07D75546A1328_at_Bandli1>

>>Stuart wrote: "So if you don't forward the original how do you state the
chain of custody?"

You can note the chain of custody (if you know it) on the back of your
specimen card.


>>Stuart wrote: "Also, when you purchase a stone do you automatically become
part of the provenance??"

Yes. Provenance, by its very definition, is not only the *source/origin*,
but also the *chain of custody* or *history of ownership*. When you buy a
stone, you become a part of the provenance.


Cheers,

Mike Bandli

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-----Original Message-----
From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com
[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Stuart
McDaniel
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 4:28 PM
To: martin goff; meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards - changing mass

So if you don't forward the original how do you state the chain of custody?


Also, when you purchase a stone do you automatically become part of the
provenance?? I know that sounds like an elemental question but I am still
learning here.


Stuart McDaniel
Lawndale, NC
Secr.,
Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society
-----Original Message-----
From: martin goff
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 5:31 PM
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Cards - changing mass

Hi all,

I always include my own specimen card with any specimen that i sell on
and have done since i started collecting. This is not because i place
any importance on myself or the 'added value' that this might place on
a specimen but because i do feel it is important to show the chain of
custody of each and every specimen, whether a small micromount or a
museum piece. To me this chain of ownership is important whether you
are a dealer, a big name famous historic collector or a brand new
collector, it makes no difference but just adds to the story of each
specimen.

If i have refinished a specimen and lost some weight in the process i
write the new weight on my card and in the comments section at the
bottom i add that due to refinishing the weight has changed whilst in
my temporary custody. I have numerous specimens where the chain of
ownership is shown by 6 or more specimen cards of various dealers or
collectors. In some of these there have been numerous weight changes
down the line yet from the cards i can see who did what and when, this
is important info and needs to be recorded.

On this note although i understand why some dealers do not include
previous owners cards to not make obvious where they obtained the
specimen i have to say it is a pet hate of mine when this happens. I
like to have as much information as possible on the provenance of
every piece and the chain of ownership as Mike says is a big part of
this.

Good discussion!

Cheers

Martin

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Martin Goff
www.msg-meteorites.co.uk
IMCA #3387
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