[meteorite-list] Rob Elliott meteorite collection auction

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Why do these auctions always come up when I am stretched too thin
already!??!? LOL


On 8/5/09, J. Gregory Wilson <jgregoryw at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> 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

>

> ____________________________________________________________________________

> ______

>

> 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

> PC # 1

>

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