[meteorite-list] Rob Elliott meteorite collection auction

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:40:21 -0400
Message-ID: <e51421550908050840w7f4eb36ate52e4a3373e23449_at_mail.gmail.com>

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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