Historic meteorites with hand painted museum numbers and old collection labels carry a provenance that increases their monetary value but, more importantly, they provide us with a tangible link to the past — to the collectors, researchers, and meteorite hunters who have gone before us. Historic specimens put us in touch with the early days of meteorite collecting. They are friendly reminders that we are only temporary caretakers of our own collections and that we ourselves will, one day, become part of the chronicled history of these marvelous visitors from outer space.

DIMMITT 71.9 grams
H3.7 chondrite
Castro County, Texas  Found 1942
71.9 gram polished slice with original AML label

A full slice of this Texas meteorite has remnant fusion crust and ample metal flecks dotting the dark matrix. With hand painted Huss number and original AML label.
120 mm x 51 mm x 5 mm $570.00

WELLMAN (c) 50.0 grams
H4 chondrite
Terry County, Texas  Found 1964
50.0 gram polished full slice w/original AML label

This lovely crescent-shaped part slice has abundant metal flecks, while small dark chondrules are hidden in a sea of metal.
87 mm x 45 mm x 5 mm $350.00

DAVY (a) 24.8 Grams
L4 chondrite
De Witt County, Texas  Found 1940
24.8 gram polished slice with original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 178.4. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.   $174.00

DAVY (a) 43.7 Grams
L4 chondrite
De Witt County, Texas  Found 1940
43.7 gram polished slice with original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 178.4. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.   $262.00

DAVY (a) Full Slice
L4 chondrite
De Witt County, Texas  Found 1940
62.6 gram polished slice with original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 178.4. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.   $313.00

DIMMITT Full Slice 38 grams
H3.7 chondrite
Castro County, Texas  Found 1942
38.0 gram polished slice

Full polished slice, with abundant metal and accompanied by original Monnig Collection label M-138,83 (cut)
61 x 45 x 6 mm
$190.00

ROUND TOP (b
H4 chondrite
Fayette County, Texas  Found 1934
35.4 gram polished slice with original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 21.2. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.  
$247.00

TULIA (d) 44.3 Grams
H6 chondrite
Swisher County, Texas  Found pre-1981
44.3 gram polished slice with original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 306.1. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.   $222.00

TULIA (d) 100.2 Grams
H6 chondrite
Swisher County, Texas  Found pre-1981
100.2 gram polished slice, original Monnig label

Polished slice from Monnig specimen M 306.1. Accompanied by original Monnig Collection label and special color laminated Aerolite ID card.   $400.00

HISTORY OF THE TAYLOR COLLECTION GIBEONS
During 1971 and 1972 Mr. Taylor, a British geologist, worked in Namibia at the Tsumeb mine. He purchased a most unusual collection meteorites from the wife of a man who had been a bokkie wagter (goat herder) on one of the large livestock farms in the Brukkaros area of Namibia.

This goat herder was member of the Nama tribe. While tending goats belonging to the farmer for whom he worked, he often traveled, on foot, a great distance from home. The landowner sent out provisions for the goat herder, who made small temporary huts of stone and a grass roof for shelter at night. Every so often he returned to the main farmstead where his family lived.

While out in the field the goat herder became interested in strange pieces of iron which he found while caring for the goats. He collected some and kept them under his bed in his various bokkie wagter huts. After the goat herder died of old age his wife traveled out to his huts in order to collect his belongings. While gathering up her husband's few simple possessions, she noticed pieces of iron under his bed. With some difficulty, she carried the irons back to her home on the landlord's farm.

An engineer, and friend of Mr. Taylor's, happened to be repairing the farm's borehole wind pump. He noticed the irons, and knowing of Mr. Taylor's interest in geology and meteoritics the engineer arranged a meeting. Mr. Taylor identified the pieces as Gibeon meteorites, bought all of them from the goatherd's widow, and later shipped them back to Britain, where they remained in his personal collection for many years.

[pictured] Large Gibeon irons on display in the Namibian capitol of Windhoek. Gibeons are now protected under Namibian law and exportation is illegal. These specimens were obtained many years ago, before the ban was enforced.

GIBEON 396.1 grams
IVA First discovered, 1836, Namibia
396.1 gram individual

An unusual Gibeon crystal. This piece has a small crystal section that is loose, though attached, showing how these crystals interlock. Fantastic! From the historic Warren Taylor Collection, it has an original collection label.
91 mm x 58 mm x 38 mm    $495.00 RESERVED

GIBEON 501.5 grams
IVA First discovered, 1836, Namibia
501.5 gram individual

This lovely individual reminds us of a Kiwi bird. Subtle thumbprints and crystal shape present a lovely display piece. From the historic Warren Taylor Collection, it comes with an original collection label.
91 mm x 58 mm x 38 mm    $627.00

GIBEON 555.8 grams
IVA First discovered, 1836, Namibia
555.8 gram individual

Solid but relatively thin individual compared to the width providing for a good surface-to-weight ratio. From the historic Warren Taylor Collection, it comes with an original collection label.
91 mm x 58 mm x 38 mm    $695.00

GIBEON 869.6 grams
IVA First discovered, 1836, Namibia
869.6 gram individual

Unique and amazing individual with a perfectly flat back and a striking sculptural shape. From the historic Warren Taylor Collection, it comes with an original collection label.
157 mm x 73 mm x 27 mm   
$1,040.00

LABENNE SAHARA 99622 306.3 gr
Unclassified chondrite,  Found Sahara Desert
306.3 grams  Labenne find with field number

Beautiful saucer shaped complete stone with well-placed polished window and original hand painted field number. The window allows a view of the abundant metal flakes and colorful chondrules. The window can also serves as a base. 47 mm x 39 mm x 24 mm    $305.00

LABENNE SAHARA 98014
Unclassified chondrite  Found Sahara Desert
371.5 grams  Labenne find with field number

Super sculptural stone with protruding "finger," original hand painted number and a large polished window showing good chondrules and large metallic inclusions.
72 mm x 71 mm x 44 mm
$370.00

LABENNE SAHARA 99662 641.8 gr
Unclassified chondrite,  Found Sahara Desert
641.8 grams  Labenne find with field number

Very impressive complete stone with plenty of remnant fusion crust, and original hand painted Labenne field number 99662. A pleasing and affordable historic specimen.
74 mm x 69 mm x 67 mm
$545.00