Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2020-08-08 Auction - 331 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 11
"The Black Swann".  4 3/4" Porphyry Birdstone. "Truly5 1/2" Flintridge Dovetail. Davis G10+ COA. Pictured"The Payne Popeye Birdstone"  One of the finest.
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Gwynneville, IN, United States
Auction Details

Prehistoric Artifact Auction

This is a very fine offering of Prehistoric Artifacts anchored by a selection of Birdstones, Bannerstones, Axes and Flint from the well known Gary Cuckler Collection. Two of the finest Birdstones to be found are being sold: The "Black Swann", an old Don Boudeman relic that has graced the covers of several prominent publications will sell first, followed later in the sale by the "Payne Popeyed Birdstone". This Porphyry masterpiece is one of the handful of Birds to be featured in the color plates of Townsend's Birdstone Book. This sale contains and extraordinary selection of Dovetails. Many are from the Walt Evans Collection. Many are pictured and all of Walt's Doves are offered with respected authentications. The remainder of the Dr. Charles Gish pieces consigned to us will be in this auction. Several Flint Masterpieces are contained in the sale. A Ft. Payne Lost Lake and an Indiana Green Clovis are especially worthy of note. A portion of the Mark Humpal collection, along with artifacts from the Robert Bourden collection will be offered as well. This sale offers a variety of artifacts. There are Bannerstones pictured in Knoblock, large pictured Cache Blades, Roy Hathcock's Spiro Blade, Kizzia Hayes and more.
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5 1/8" Notched Ovate Bannerstone. Ohio. Vividly banded: 5 1/8" Notched Ovate Bannerstone. Ohio. Vividly banded Slate. Very fine example. One prong restored. Ex-Tom Davis, Allen Shope. Nice
0246: 5 1/8" Notched Ovate Bannerstone. Ohio. Vividly bandedEst. $2,000-$3,000
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3 1/8" Dovetail. OH. Davis G9 COA. Glossy Upper: 3 1/8" Dovetail. OH. Glossy Upper Mercer Chert with quartz streaking. Davis G9 COA
0247: 3 1/8" Dovetail. OH. Davis G9 COA. Glossy UpperEst. $300-$350
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3 3/8" Banded Slate Adena Pendant. Knox Co, IN.: 3 3/8" Banded Slate Adena Pendant. Knox Co, IN. Finely polished. Well shaped, very fine condition. Ex-Dr. Jeff Pyle
0249: 3 3/8" Banded Slate Adena Pendant. Knox Co, IN.Est. $200-$350
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6 3/4" Hardstone Spud. Russell Co, VA. Finely made: 6 3/4" Hardstone Spud. Russell Co, VA. Finely made with light polish. Some light use wear on pole. Diorite. Ex-Rocky Hall, Gary Noel
0252: 6 3/4" Hardstone Spud. Russell Co, VA. Finely madeEst. $800-$1,200
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Well made 7" Michigan Barbed Axe. Monroe Co, MO.: Well made 7" Michigan Barbed Axe. Monroe Co, MO. Excellent symmetry and form. One barb has damage on back side, small nick on pole end. Nicely polished Granite
0253: Well made 7" Michigan Barbed Axe. Monroe Co, MO.Est. $500-$700
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4 1/4" Conglomerate Discoidal. Northern AL.: 4 1/4" Conglomerate Discoidal. Northern AL. Elliptical style. Excellent symmetry. Some old material pitting. Fine display. Ex-Robert Bourden
0255: 4 1/4" Conglomerate Discoidal. Northern AL.Est. $800-$900
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3 5/8" Clovis. Franklin Co, IN. Jackson G10 COA.: 3 5/8" Clovis. Franklin Co, IN. Glossy, carmel Carter Cave. Thin, very well made. Fine edge flaking. Ex-Jim Robertson. Jackson G10 COA
0259: 3 5/8" Clovis. Franklin Co, IN. Jackson G10 COA.Est. $1,200-$1,500
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2 11/16" Clovis. Rogers COA. Sumner Co, TN. Well: 2 11/16" Clovis. Sumner Co, TN. Well made (G10). Noduclar flint with vivid "bullseye". Double fluted on one side and heavily fluted (60%+) on other. Ex-James Smith. Partain and Rogers COAs
0261: 2 11/16" Clovis. Rogers COA. Sumner Co, TN. WellEst. $1,200-$1,400
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3 3/4" Dalton. Davis G9 COA. Greene Co, AR. Red: 3 3/4" Dalton. Greene Co, AR. Red spotted chert. Well made, colorful. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Kevin Pipes. Davis G9 COA
0262: 3 3/4" Dalton. Davis G9 COA. Greene Co, AR. RedEst. $450-$550