Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-11-06 Auction - 321 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 2
Sale Highlight: The "Smithsonian" - An iconic 4"Sale Highlight. Porphyry Knob Top Northwest CoastSale Highlight. 16 1/4" D. San Lazaro Polychrome Olla.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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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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Colorful 3 11/16" Hopewell with Rogers COA. OH.: 3 11/16" Hopewell. Ohio. Multicolored Flintridge. Striking color. Very good condition. Ex-Duane Johnson, Dr. Stan Copeland. Rogers COA
0025: Colorful 3 11/16" Hopewell with Rogers COA. OH.Est. $500-$700
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3 1/2" Adena Point. Colorful purple and gray: 3 1/2" Adena Point. Williams Co, OH. Colorful purple and gray Flintridge. Very thin, semi-translucent. G10. Ex-Bob Converse (via 2010 Converse Auction), Dr. Stan Copeland
0026: 3 1/2" Adena Point. Colorful purple and grayEst. $400-$500
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9" Slant Groove. Nebo characteristics. Thin, large,: 9" Slant Groove. Found on the MO/IA line, it displays Nebo characteristics. Thin, large, well made. Nicely weathered black and white Hardstone. Flake off bit. Excellent symmetry. Ex-Dr. John
0031: 9" Slant Groove. Nebo characteristics. Thin, large,Est. $1,600-$2,000
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6 5/8" Slate Adz. Lucas Co, OH. G10. Pictured: 6 5/8" Slate Adz. Lucas Co, OH. G10 example made of dark banded Slate. Highly polished, very well made with flat bottom. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy. Pictured in Who's Who #12, p495
0033: 6 5/8" Slate Adz. Lucas Co, OH. G10. PicturedEst. $500-$600
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6 1/8" Hohokam Axe. Arizona. Finely made. Ex-Dr.: 6 1/8" Hohokam Axe. Arizona. Finely made with excellent polish. G10 example. Polished black Hardstone. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy. Pictured in Who's Who #12, p496
0036: 6 1/8" Hohokam Axe. Arizona. Finely made. Ex-Dr.Est. $800-$900
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4" Thebes. IL. Very colorful (Strawberry Flint).: 4" Thebes. Brown Co, IL. Very colorful (Strawberry Flint). Thin, fine edgework. Ex-Charlie McCorkle. Putty G9+ COA
0040: 4" Thebes. IL. Very colorful (Strawberry Flint).Est. $500-$600
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6 7/8" Graham Cave. IL. Large and in very good: 6 7/8" Graham Cave. IL. Large and in very good condition. Slight nick on one side. Ex-Curt Grimmer. Putty G8+ COA
0043: 6 7/8" Graham Cave. IL. Large and in very goodEst. $450-$550
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7" Knobbed Top Pestle. Illinois. Fine example: 7" Knobbed Top Pestle. Illinois. Fine example of black Hardstone. Nicely flared top, highly polished. Fine condition with couple of worn over scuffs on back of base. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Martha K.
0045: 7" Knobbed Top Pestle. Illinois. Fine exampleEst. $1,000-$1,500