Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2020-08-08 Auction - 331 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 9
Prehistoric Artifact Auction
"The Black Swann".  4 3/4" Porphyry Birdstone. "Truly
5 1/2" Flintridge Dovetail. Davis G10+ COA. Pictured
"The Payne Popeye Birdstone"  One of the finest.
Done
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.
SOLD
4 5/8" Dovetail. Davis and Perino COAs. Pictured: 4 5/8" Dovetail. Cole Co, MO. Made of nicely patterned Jefferson City Chert. Perino called it "extremely well made". Davis gave is a G10+. Ex-Walt Evans, Henry Percherski, Richard Nickel, Albert
Est.
$4,500
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$5,000
SOLD
2 1/16" Cupped Boatstone. Ex-BW Stephens 1st: 2 1/16" Cupped Boatstone. Fulton Co, IL. Finely shaped from polished Claystone. Deeply cupped with engraved lines on dome. Slight nick on base. Ex-BW Stephens 1st Collection (B0-16). Nice
Est.
$250
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$400
SOLD
Clem Caldwell: 4 7/16" Wisconsin Wing Bannerstone. Oconto Co, WI (Little River Twp.). A large and fine example with broad (3 3/8") wings. Classic squared barrel. Finely polished black and tan speckled Granite.
Est.
$10,000
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$15,000
SOLD
3 1/2" Hardstone Pendant. Ross Co, OH. Straw: 3 1/2" Hardstone Pendant. Ross Co, OH. Straw Porphyry. Very well made, finely polished. Excellent condition. Ex-Robert Mathias
Est.
$400
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$450
SOLD
4 7/8" Paleo Lance. Warsaw, OH. Tip of base: 4 7/8" Paleo Lance. Warsaw, OH. Tip of base fractured. Large, fine parallel flaking. Zaleski Chert.
Est.
$300
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$450
SOLD
3 5/8" Quartz Birdstone pictured in Townsend: 3 5/8" Quartz Birdstone. Found in Ross Co, OH prior to 1940. Rare, completely drilled Quartz Birdstone. Pictured in Townsend's Birdstone Book (p595-J) where Earl notes its resemblance to an
Est.
$8,000
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$9,000
SOLD
2 1/2" Bottle Bannerstone with Davis COA. Translucent: 2 1/2" Bottle Bannerstone. Indiana. Translucent Quartz. Excellent shape and form. Quartz pitting evident inside hole with holes emanating to surface decorating the surface. Attractive Banner.
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
4 9/16" Dovetail. Rogers COA. McLean Co, KY.: 4 9/16" Dovetail. McLean Co, KY. Multicolored Ft. Payne with classic spotted tip. Very good condition. Ex-Marion Smith. Rogers COA
Est.
$800
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$900
SOLD
6 7/16" Agate Basin with Rogers COA. Lafayette Co, MO.: 6 7/16" Agate Basin. Lafayette Co, MO. Large, well made and in fine condition (slight tip ding). High grade Burlington. Ex-Terry Allen, Randy Hudson. Rogers COA
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
4 1/2" Dalton. Rogers COA. IL. Well flaked. G10,: 4 1/2" Dalton. Illinois. Well flaked. Made of colorful red, gray and white chert. Fine condition. Ex-Clyde Townsend, Earl Townsend. Rogers COA. Featured on the Highlights page in this
Est.
$900
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$1,200