Prehistoric and Historic Artifact Auction 2017-08-12 Auction - 400 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
The Hayden Cache.  A remarkable cache of Marksville6 3/8" Double Crescent Bannerstone.  Pictured in4 13/16" Double Cupped Quartz Discoidal.   Ex-Clem
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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Prehistoric and Historic Artifact Auction

We are pleased to offer the lifetime collection of Guy Ragusa. Guy collected for over 50 years and amassed a varied collection of fine relics. Many of his Axes and Celts are in this sale. Guy's collection of West Coast artifacts includes fine Obsidian points and several quality hardstone pieces. We are also continuing the dispersal of Dr. Joe Otten's midwestern flint collection. There are many fine Lost Lakes, Pinetrees and Dovetails in this offering. This auction will be the second and final offering of John Davidson's collection. A number of fine Pipes and and Bannerstones from Davidson collection will be sold. Don't overlook the large selection of Crib Mound artifacts (Spencer County, IN) in this sale. Many pieces were found by Buddy (Ed) Scheidegger. We'll be selling the largest group of Crib Mound Cache Blades in decades - 36 total. We are very pleased to feature the Hayden Cache. This wonderful cache containing six Marksville Culture Breast Plates will be sold as one lot. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Many of the items in this auction have been pictured in archaeological books and journals. Over 150 items come with evaluations from independent, nationally recognized authenticators. Sale highlights include Gilbert Dilley's Porphyry Birdstone, a well documented Double Crescent Bannerstone and several pottery masterpieces once in Roy Hathcock's collection. Buddy Scheidegger's finest Lost Lake and his centerpiece Dovetail are included in this sale as well. Don't miss this fine prehistoric artifact offering.
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5 Triangular Points. 1 1/4"-2". NC. Quartzite.: 5 Triangular Points. 1 1/4"-2". NC. Quartzite. Ex-Gary Lewis
0157: 5 Triangular Points. 1 1/4"-2". NC. Quartzite.Est. $150-$200
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5 15/16" Dovetail. Scioto Co, OH. Perino COA.: 5 15/16" Dovetail. Scioto Co, OH. Flintridge. Very well made, G10. Ex-Ed Smith. Perino COA
0292: 5 15/16" Dovetail. Scioto Co, OH. Perino COA.Est. $1,300-$2,000
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3 1/4" Hardin. MO. Glossy chert. Ex-Jim Kaluske.: 3 1/4" Hardin. MO. Glossy chert. Ex-Jim Kaluske. Putty G9 COA
0018: 3 1/4" Hardin. MO. Glossy chert. Ex-Jim Kaluske.Est. $250-$300
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1 7/8" Decatur. KY. High grade Ft. Payne. Ex-Joe: 1 7/8" Decatur. KY. Thin, classic. High grade Ft. Payne. Ex-Joe Otten, Tom Davis
0063: 1 7/8" Decatur. KY. High grade Ft. Payne. Ex-JoeEst. $150-$250
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6" Ramey Knife. Loudon Co, TN. Thin, well made.: 6" Ramey Knife. Loudon Co, TN. Thin, well made. Ex-John Tilley. Found by John Rosenbaum. Putty G10 COA
0128: 6" Ramey Knife. Loudon Co, TN. Thin, well made.Est. $500-$600
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7 3/8" H. Caddo Bottle. Clark Co, AR. Simplistic: 7 3/8" H. Caddo Bottle. Clark Co, AR. Simplistic design, solid example with dimpled bottom
0373: 7 3/8" H. Caddo Bottle. Clark Co, AR. SimplisticEst. $250-$350
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1 5/8" Tairona Bird Effigy Pendant. Gold content: 1 5/8" Tairona Bird Effigy Pendant. Gold content unknown
0383: 1 5/8" Tairona Bird Effigy Pendant. Gold contentEst. $300-$600
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5 5/8" Quapaw Red and White Striped Bottle. AR.: 5 5/8" Quapaw Red and White Striped Bottle. Arkansas. Appears solid, original. Ex-Frank Morast
0082: 5 5/8" Quapaw Red and White Striped Bottle. AR.Est. $500-$600
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10 1/4" Hardstone Pick. Clermont Co, OH. Nicely: 10 1/4" Hardstone Pick. Clermont Co, OH. Nicely polished hardstone in excellent condition
0202: 10 1/4" Hardstone Pick. Clermont Co, OH. NicelyEst. $800-$1,200
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9 Conch Shell Spirals. LeFlore Co, OK. Spiro: 9 Conch Shell Spirals. LeFlore Co, OK. 2 3/8"-5 3/4". Spiro influence. Found in late 1930's
0377: 9 Conch Shell Spirals. LeFlore Co, OK. SpiroEst. $100-$200
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7 1/2" H. Recuay Figural Vessel. Ancash region of: 7 1/2" H. Recuay Figural Vessel. Ancash region of Peru. Pre-Columbian (100 BC to 650 AD). Very detailed. Excellent condition. Deaccessioned from Drexel University Museum
0382: 7 1/2" H. Recuay Figural Vessel. Ancash region ofEst. $800-$1,000
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Group of 10 Various Stone Artifacts. 3"-7 1/2"".: Group of 10 Various Stone Artifacts. 3"-7 1/2"". Ex-Guy Ragusa
0158: Group of 10 Various Stone Artifacts. 3"-7 1/2"".Est. $200-$350