Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-11-06 Auction - 321 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 5
Prehistoric Artifact Auction
Sale Highlight: The "Smithsonian" - An iconic 4"
Sale Highlight. Porphyry Knob Top Northwest Coast
Sale Highlight. 16 1/4" D. San Lazaro Polychrome Olla.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
Auction Details

Prehistoric Artifact Auction

We 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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2 7/16" D-Humped Bannerstone with Meadows COA.: 2 7/16" D-Humped Bannerstone. Jackson Co, IN. Colorful orange Claystone with black striping. Excellent polish. Very fine condition. Ex-Nick Cooksey, John McCurdy, Duane Johnson, Bill Cain, Bob Edler.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
4 3/8" Lost Lake. Davis COA. Lincoln Co, KY. Broad: 4 3/8" Lost Lake. Lincoln Co, KY. Broad first stage example in excellent condition. Well flaked, less than 1/4" thick. Patinated Kentucky Hornstone. Ex-Terry McGuire, Ken Partain, John Sisk. Found by
Est.
$3,000
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$3,500
SOLD
3 5/8" Pasco. Tatum COA. Pasco Co, FL. Blood red: 3 5/8" Pasco. Pasco Co, FL. Thin, very well made. Blood red agatized Coral. Fine condition. Ex-Duane Schneider. Tatum G9.8 COA
Est.
$900
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$1,200
SOLD
3 5/8" Cumberland. KY. Multiple flutes. Ex-Curt: 3 5/8" Cumberland. Lyons Co, KY. High grade Ft. Payne. Well fluted on both sides with ding to basal edge. Ex-Curt Grimmer. Bennett COA
Est.
$2,500
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$3,500
SOLD
Big fine 10 3/4" 3/4 Groove Axe. Darke Co, OH.: 10 3/4" 3/4 Groove Axe. Darke Co, OH. Large, well made and in fine condition. A giant, measuring 7" in width and weighing 11 lbs. Light brown Hardstone. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Mitch Lewis, Chuck
Est.
$3,000
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$4,500
SOLD
4 1/2" Rectangular Slate Gorget. OH. Pictured in: 4 1/2" Rectangular Slate Gorget. Pickaway Co, OH. Nice patina. Green/black polished Slate. Shallow flake of back corner. Ex-Randy Ridenour, George Heckman. Pictured in Ancient Art of Ohio (p185).
Est.
$450
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$500
SOLD
Sale Highlight. Porphyry Knob Top Northwest Coast: Sale Highlight. 6 1/2" H. Knob Top Northwest Coast Pestle. Klamath area, California. Made of a finely polished green Porphyry with cream phenocrysts. Graceful, excellent symmetry. Small chip to
Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
SOLD
3 1/2" Quartz Cahokia Discoidal. St. Clair Co, IL: 3 1/2" Quartz Cahokia Discoidal. St. Clair Co, IL (Bellville). Very well made, tremendous color. Fine condition. Slight wear on small area of edge. Great history. Ex-Dale and Betty Roberts, Linton
Est.
$2,000
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$2,200
SOLD
6 3/8" Dovetail with Rogers COA. Tazewell Co, IL.: 6 3/8" Dovetail. Tazewell Co, IL. Glossy Crescent Quarry. Button Base type. Ex-Curt Grimmer, Earl Townsend, Joseph Gerringer. Pictured in Townsend's August 2015 Sale Catalog (Converse). Large and
Est.
$1,000
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$1,300
SOLD
5 1/2" Porphyry Nebo Axe. MO. Motley and Meadows COAs.: 5 1/2" Porphyry Nebo Axe. Livingston Co, MO. Finely made with sheen polish. Very attractive Porphyry Basalt. Ex-Jin Crawford, Maury Meadows. Found by Wayne Percell in the 1970's near Sampsel. Motley
Est.
$1,800
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$2,200