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Shelbyville, IN, United States
Auction Details
Prehistoric Artifact Auction
Tony Putty Artifacts
TOP RATEDWe are very pleased to offer the Dr. John Mountjoy Collection. John and his wife, Terri, are two of the finest people you'll ever meet. John has been an active pert of the artifact collecting community for decades. He is recently retired from his dental practice and has decided to return the vast majority of his collection to the collecting community. Much of John's collection can be seen in Who's Who #12. His collection of Hardstone Artifacts reflects his eye for quality. In addition to fine Midwestern Axes, Celts, and Gouges, John also assembled one of the finest collections of Northwest Coast Pestles we've seen. The Mountjoy Collection will be sold over three auctions.
Curt Grimmer has decided to downsize his collection of flint artifacts. You'll see dozens of fine points and blades this sale that Curt collected over the past two decades. He collected heavily during the Townsend and Hathcock sales. Many of the fine flint masterpieces from those sales will be offered. Many of Curt's artifacts were authenticated by Dwain Rogers.
We are also pleased to offer another fine selection of items from the Evan Maurer Collection. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifacts exhibits in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Art Institute of Chicago. He authored several fine books during his associations with these museums.
This offering also includes a selection of rare, well documented artifacts from the San Lazaro Pueblo in New Mexico. All were found on the private ranch of Forrest Fenn, a well known enthusiast and collector. Some of the artifacts offered are pictured in Secrets of the San Lazaro Pueblo, a fascinating study of the peoples who inhabited this community some five centuries ago.
Last, and certainly not least, the finest of all Birdstones will be offered in this sale. Earl Townsend’s Porphyry Popeyed
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Private Previews continue to be available by appointment at our facility near Shelbyville, IN. Please call 317-509-0860 to schedule your preview of this sale.
Shelbyville, IN 46176
USA
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- 17%
Terms & Conditions
TERMS OF SALE
November 6, 2021 LIVE AUCTIONEERS AUCTION
We have attempted to accurately describe all Items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is. It is the bidder's responsibility (whether in person, by phone, or mail) to determine exact condition of each Item. No statement in this catalogue, invoice or any other document by associates of T & T Archaeological Consulting, LLC or J.R. Burton Auctioneering shall be deemed to be warranty, representation or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size quality, importance, variety, provenance or historical reference- as related to any sale Item(s). Any such statements are strictly matters of opinion. Photographs in this catalogue are of the actual objects being sold, but exact condition of the objects offered is their condition day of the sale. Photographs in the listing are the property of T&T Archaeological Consulting, LLC and may not be used without written consent. T & T Archaeological Consulting. LLC is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalogue.
Many of the consigned items in this sale have been evaluated by nationally recognized authenticators. In such situations where our consignors have endeavored to provide such verification, the artifacts are being sold with that opinion. All items carrying an independent certificate of authenticity are being sold "as-is".
Other consigned PREHISTORIC items without a certificate of authenticity (independent) may be returned by absentee (phone or internet) within 30 days following the auction. There will be no refunds or adjustments starting on the 30th day following the sale or after. Historic items are excluded.
The Auctioneer (J.R. Burton Auctioneering AU19900041) will be the final judge as to which bidder is the highest bidder. In event of any dispute in this matter, the auctioneer shall use his own discretion to decide whether to reopen the bid or not. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. While we endeavor to receive and record all bids, T&T Archaeological Consulting, LLC is not responsible for the failure of any bid to be executed. The Purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. The buyer must pay Indiana sales Tax (7%) unless exception is allowed under laws regulating such tax. Out of state sales tax numbers are accepted. A 17% Buyers Premium will be applied to internet (Live Auctioneers) purchases.
All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale unless other arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by cash or personal check if approval has been established with Tony Putty or T & T Archaeological Consulting, LLC. No items removed until paid for. Absentee purchases must be paid for within 21 days following the auction. VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, AND DISCOVER ARE ALL ACCEPTED. A small 3% processing charge (by credit card company) will be applied. Wire transfer fees are paid by the buyer.
There will be absolutely NO returns or adjustments of any kind made 30 days or more after the sale date (no exceptions). We reserve the right to refuse admittance to or participation by any individual or group.
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