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Dave
Defiance, MO

Jan 03, 2026
No communications, no item delivered, no refund, nothing.
No communications, no item received, no refund no nothing. I think this auction is as trusted as the COAs. Worthless! Buyer beware. Contacted Liveauctioneers to report and still no reply from Putty Auctions.
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3 1/2" Thebes. Crescent Quarry. Very Well Made. Illinois. Ex Tommy Bryden, Carl Becker.

Dennis
Grand Ledge, MI

Dec 31, 2025
It's been 2 weeks since the auction house cashed my check, and still no items sent.
2 weeks after the auction house cashed my check, still nothing sent. Terrible and I will never give them my money again, ever.
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Cobbs Knife. Hornstone. Indiana. Minor restoration. Pictured. Ex King Ross Collections.

Jim
Shelbyville, IN

Dec 28, 2025
6 5/16" Blade. Tan Flint. Wabash River, Indiana.

Thomas
Gouldsboro, PA

Oct 11, 2025
Too much extra costs $$!
Ended paying 54 % more than my bid price
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3 7/16" Meadowood. Tan colored chert. TN. Ex William Allen. Rogers COA.

cameron
Old Saybrook, CT

Jul 06, 2025
4 1/2” Dalton. Gray/Tan Chert. Illinois. Ex Earl Townsend, Clyde Townsend. Rogers COA. 

Doug
Huntington, IN

Jul 05, 2025
They are one of the best in the business.
Friendly, thoughtful, trustworthy and AAA + + + in every aspect.
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2 9/16” Dovetail. Tan FlintRidge. Adams County, IN. Bought from Old Barn Auction July 16,

Michael
Saint Clairsville, OH

Jun 23, 2025
Excellent 👍
Fine and beautiful objects. Very happy. TY!
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5 3/4” Pre-Columbian  Bowl with Suspension Holes and Legs.

George
Bell City, MO

May 04, 2025
Sells fake non authentic artifacts
Put as is on all artifacts with no return policy knowing they are no good. This is fraud and will be reported to th BBB. Almost every artifact I purchased unless it had a COA was bad. Be Leary of anything they sell!
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1 5/8" Folsom. East Texas. Ex Nick Gray.

Jeff
Knob Noster, MO

Apr 02, 2025
Nice rocks
Always enjoy catalog and sales. Just need to figure out what level your at and go for it. Most states are covered and I like that.
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4 1/8” Long 3/4 Groove Axe, Scott Co., MO.  Ex Ronald Knowles.

Tim
Mt Sterling, KY

Mar 30, 2025
3 1/2” Archaic Stemmed. Hornstone. Ex Bob Croasdale.

R. Garland
Bloomington, IL

Mar 29, 2025
4 1/4” Clovis. Ex Stan Copeland Collection. Rogers COA.

Michael
Evansville, IN

Jan 05, 2025
3 1/16" Sitting Bear Pipe. Macoupin County, Illinois.

Lane
Lincoln, NE

Jan 05, 2025
3 1/2" Leaf Blade. Red/Brownish Material. Ex Steve Ford.

Henry
Charlottesville, VA

Jan 05, 2025
Excellent service.
Authentic objects. Excellent shipping.
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4 15/16" Double Ring Bi Conical Tube Pipe. Steatite. Tennessee.

Jan 04, 2025
4 7/8" Pottery Towel. Solid. Lee County, Arkansas. Ex George Hoke.

Doug
Huntington, IN

Jan 04, 2025
3 3/8" Adena. Hornstone. Madison County, Indiana. Ex Larry Swann.

Cliff
Lake Forest, IL

Jan 04, 2025
For me, always a smooth process!
Another prime artifact from a prime auctioneer! always a great auction.
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5 1/4" 3/4 Groove Axe. Clinton County, Indiana. Ex Steve Ford.

R. Garland
Bloomington, IL

Jan 04, 2025
2 5/8" Fluted Cumberland. Tennessee. Ex Brad Harrison.

Sam
Waynesville, NC

Oct 07, 2024
3 1/8" Pinetree. Hornstone Flint. Indiana. Ex William Allen. Rogers COA.

Scott
Danville, KY

Oct 07, 2024
7 1/4" Mississippian Grayware Jar. Kentucky. Ex Dale Rector.

Tim
Medina, OH

Oct 06, 2024
6" Glacial Kame Bar Gorget. Slate. Hamilton County, Ohio. Ex Dillman

Lane
Lincoln, NE

Oct 06, 2024
2 1/4” Flint Disk and 2 3/4” Rice Side Notch. MO. Ex Fred Winfry.

Thomas
Liberty Hill, TX

Oct 05, 2024
Nice points
Fast service points were what they were supposed to be
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3 3/4" Dovetail. Kentucky. Ex Reeves, Bill Pinkston and  Dale Rector.

Keith
Ben Lomond, CA

Oct 05, 2024
7 1/2" W. Bowl with three frogs adorned around the rim. Mexico.

Steven
Indianapolis, IN

Oct 05, 2024
Honesty and professionalism
I’ve been dealing with the Putty’s for twenty five years and haven’t had any issues a lot of auction houses out there, what I can say is this is one you can trust
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5 7/8” Etley. Menolite. Missouri. Ex Billy Bush, Pesch and Nick Gray.

JAMES
Mount Pleasant, IA

Jun 29, 2024
Honesty
Tony has honesty, I’ve been buying from “them” for years and will continue to do so. Jimmy
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11 1/4" 19th Century copy of an 18th Century Kidded Indian Trade Pipe.

Lane
Lincoln, NE

Jun 29, 2024
6" Adena Blade. Hornstone. Ex R.W. Robinson. Pictured in WW# 11.

Gary
Ooltewah, TN

Jun 29, 2024
10 3/4" Handmade Knife. Wooden with engravings. Ex Dale Rector.

Frank
San Francisco, CA

May 26, 2024
Tony Putty Artifacts is a great auction house to work with.
Without question, Tony Putty Artifacts is one of the best auction houses I've worked with. The pieces I've purchased were accurately described, and the opening bid amounts were quite reasonable. Additional information was promptly provided when requested, and, most important, it was easy to reach someone who could answer my questions. Payment processes are very convenient for the customer, and shipments of my purchases were done in a timely manner, with excellent packaging.
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10" Jaguar Paw Efffigy. Ex-Burton/Teubner Estate.

Chris
Slatington, PA

May 26, 2024
6 1/2" Lost Lake.  Ex-David Cunningham.

ronald
La Mesa, CA

May 25, 2024
most of the items purchased were modern reproductions.
Dissapointed
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5 3/4" Dovetail.  Ex-David Cunningham.

John P.
Eagle River, AK

May 25, 2024
3 5/8" Trade Silver Cross.  Ex-Dale Rector.

John
Long Beach, CA

May 25, 2024
6 1/2" Lava Stone Human Effigy. Mayan. Ex-Evan Maurer.

Stephen
Springfield, IL

May 25, 2024
Buyer beware!
Buyer beware. Looks can be deceiving. No refunds if you get stuck with a fake.
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2 Coshocton Dovetails.  Ex-David Cunningham.

Henry
East Falmouth, MA

Apr 09, 2024
was reliable
Seems reliable on the basis of my first transaction. Look forward to their next auction.
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6 7/16" Highly Polished Jade Celt. Mayan/Olmec

Frank
San Francisco, CA

Mar 31, 2024
4 1/2" Tall Silver Plated Pendant. Ex Tom Browner and Jake Vahle.

Robin
Coldwater, OH

Mar 30, 2024
3 1/2" Thebes. Made of well patinated Hornstone. Kentucky

Doug
Huntington, IN

Mar 30, 2024
3 3/4" Adena. Madison Co, IN. Ex Larry Swann

Robin
Coldwater, OH

Nov 20, 2023
shipping time
great
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5 7/8" Dickson.  St. Charles Co, MO.  Large and very thin (.28" max).  Ex-Dean Mesnard.  Granger COA

Gerry
Niantic, CT

Nov 20, 2023
Items received promptly and as described.
Great transaction
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5 1/4" Hornstone Cache Blade.  Hardin Co, KY.  Hornstone vivid Bullseye.  Ex-Dale Rector

Lane
Lincoln, NE

Nov 19, 2023
Very nice 4 1/16" Adena Flintridge Blade.  Fairfield Co, OH.  Ex-Dale Rector.  COAs

Steven
Indianapolis, IN

Nov 18, 2023
Years and years of direct dealings without issue
I’ve been dealing with Putty auctions for well over twenty years and it’s been a very positive experience, on both the buying end and selling end Very honest, knowledgeable and pleasant and easy to work with, a lot of artifact auctions come and go, I believe this one is here to stay, thanks for all the good years!!
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4 3/4" Dovetail.  Illinois.  Glossy, tinted Burligton.  Pictured in WW#9.  Putty G10 and Rogers COAs

Richard
Harbor Springs, MI

Sep 07, 2023

David
Rockford, IL

Sep 03, 2023

Vicki
Franklin, IN

Sep 02, 2023
I have said it before but honesty is so Tony.
Tony cares about his followers. He makes the auctions different, never boring. My son and I get on our phones, grab carefully the sale book and talk about the items for hours. In the end we usually get that special item we had hoped for.
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Emily
Chicago, IL

Sep 02, 2023

William
West Tisbury, MA

Sep 02, 2023

Robin
Coldwater, OH

Sep 02, 2023
Quality Relics. Fast shipping
One of the best at giving accurate descriptions and has excellent packaging
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James
Lake Saint Louis, MO

Sep 02, 2023

Myles
Land O Lakes, FL

Aug 25, 2023
The best points and relics in the business!
Great material, accurately described, and easy to work with. I always lokk forward to their auctions!
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