Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-06-05 Auction - 315 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 4
2 15/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. BeautifullyHathcock's Porphyry Crescent Bannerstone3 5/16" Rose Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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We are very pleased to present the third and final offering of the "Best of the Gary Cuckler Collection". Over 25 years in the making, the Gary Cuckler Artifact Collection was comprised of some of the finest artifacts ever found. Gary will be remember for his keen eye for quality. This is the final, substantial (100 lots) dispersal of this large, significant collection. Gary's fine Bannerstones, Axes and Pipes anchor this sale. I know of no other assemblage of Bannerstones that surpasses the quality and presentation of the Cuckler Bannerstones. We are also very pleased to introduce the Evan Maurer Collection in this sale. Mr. Maurer is dispersing his lifetime collection over the next few sales. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifact exhibitions in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. There a also a dozen fine relics in the sale from the well-known Jim Johnston collection. Many were acquired from such old time collectors as Dr. Stanley Copeland and Gilbert Dilley. This sale offers a variety of fine artifacts. Don't miss this opportunity to add a Cuckler relic to your collection.
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6 5/8" Bar Amulet. Michigan. Highly polished black: 6 5/8" Bar Amulet. Michigan. Highly polished black Slate. Very well made. A few chips on ends, but in very good condition. Ex-Gary Cuckler, Tom Davis, Bob Edler. Davis G9 COA
0073: 6 5/8" Bar Amulet. Michigan. Highly polished blackEst. $1,200-$1,800
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2 1/2" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Darke Co, OH. End: 2 1/2" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Darke Co, OH. Highly polished Pipestone. Excellent patina. One end glued. Ex-Thomas Browner
0074: 2 1/2" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Darke Co, OH. EndEst. $900-$1,200
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4 1/4" Concave Humped Bannerstone. Pictured in Lutz: 4 1/4" Concave Humped Bannerstone. Hancock Co, IL. Finely polished black and white Granite. Very well made and in excellent condition. Rare type. Used to be referred to as Dual Face
0082: 4 1/4" Concave Humped Bannerstone. Pictured in LutzEst. $15,000-$19,000
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2 7/16" Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Fulton Co, KY.: 2 7/16" Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Fulton Co, KY. Excellent symmetry with elliptical profile. Very nice, very good polish. Excellent condition, Ex-Gary Cuckler, Tom Davis
0084: 2 7/16" Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Fulton Co, KY.Est. $800-$1,200
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6 1/4" Notched Hoe. Saline Co, IL. Wonderful Mill: 6 1/4" Notched Hoe. Saline Co, IL. Wonderful Mill Creek example in good condition. Good use polish on bit. Thin, well made. Ex-Patricia Evans
0085: 6 1/4" Notched Hoe. Saline Co, IL. Wonderful MillEst. $800-$1,200
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Group of 14 Missouri Points. 2"-3 3/4". All good: Group of 14 Missouri Points. 2"-3 3/4". All good points. Ex-Gary Cuckler. Comes in nice wood frame
0086: Group of 14 Missouri Points. 2"-3 3/4". All goodEst. $600-$700
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3 Hardstone Artifacts. Cupped Boatstone Preform,: 3 Hardstone Artifacts. 3 1/2" Cupped Boatstone Preform (MO), 3" Beveled Edge Hardstone Celt (IL) and 2" Axe End (IA, modern polish). Ex-Gary Cuckler
0090: 3 Hardstone Artifacts. Cupped Boatstone Preform,Est. $100-$250
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8 Animal Bone Awls. KY. 2 3/4"-5 1/4". Good: 8 Animal Bone Awls. KY. 2 3/4"-5 1/4". Good condition. Ex-Gary Cuckler collection
0091: 8 Animal Bone Awls. KY. 2 3/4"-5 1/4". GoodEst. $200-$250
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Book: Saga of Glover's Cave (Vietzen, 1956). 1st: Book: Saga of Glover's Cave (Vietzen, 1956). 1st Edition. Book in Very Fine condition. Dust cover has wear commensurate with age
0092: Book: Saga of Glover's Cave (Vietzen, 1956). 1stEst. $200-$300
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6 1/2" Keokuk Axe. Brown Co, IL. Pictured in the color: 6 1/2" Keokuk Axe. Brown Co, IL. Pictured in the color plate (V) section of Keokuk Axes and on p42 where Bruce describes as "might rank in the top 10 in the country". Brown Hardstone with tan
0096: 6 1/2" Keokuk Axe. Brown Co, IL. Pictured in the colorEst. $4,500-$6,000