Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-11-06 Auction - 321 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 6
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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3 7/8" Dovetail. Brown Co, OH. Moss Agate. Jackson G10: 3 7/8" Dovetail. Brown Co, OH. Made of translucent, smoky gray/green Moss Agate. Very well flaked, excellent symmetry. Thin. Ex-Richard Baumann, Bill Cain. Pictured in Who's Who #12, p95. Jackson G10
0122: 3 7/8" Dovetail. Brown Co, OH. Moss Agate. Jackson G10Est. $1,200-$1,500
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6" Beveled Cobbs. Mercer Co, OH. Coshocton. Bennett: 6" Beveled Cobbs. Mercer Co, OH (south of Ft. Recovery). Very well made with intricate edgework and a squared base. Coshocton. Impressive blade. Ex-Curt Grimmer. Bennett COA
0123: 6" Beveled Cobbs. Mercer Co, OH. Coshocton. BennettEst. $800-$1,000
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Sale Highlight: The "Smithsonian" - An iconic 4": The "Smithsonian" Birdstone. An iconic 4" Porphyry Popeyed Birdstone. Its elaborate coloring and exquisite shape make it the most recognizable of all Porphyry Popeyes. Found in Vernon County, WI in
0128: Sale Highlight: The "Smithsonian" - An iconic 4"Est. $800,000-$950,000
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Large and fine 3/4 Grooved Ohio Axe. 7 1/2". Raised: Fine 3/4 Grooved Ohio Axe. 7 1/2". Large and well made. Raised ridges. Highly polished green Hardstone. Good condition. A great old Axe to display. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy. Pictured in Who's Who #12,
0129: Large and fine 3/4 Grooved Ohio Axe. 7 1/2". RaisedEst. $1,800-$2,500
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Finely made 6 11/16" Etley. Rogers COA. Clark Co, MO.: Finely made 6 11/16" Etley. Clark Co, MO. Slightly glossy gray and white striped chert. G10. Ex-Rick Shelton. Rogers COA
0130: Finely made 6 11/16" Etley. Rogers COA. Clark Co, MO.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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5 11/16" Paleo Knife. Mercer Co, OH. Thin, good: 5 11/16" Paleo Knife, Mercer Co, OH. Long, slender with slightly serrated edges. Ex-Curt Grimmer, Larry Keller. Bennett COA
0134: 5 11/16" Paleo Knife. Mercer Co, OH. Thin, goodEst. $350-$400
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3 3/4" Slate Birdstone pictured in Moorehead's Stone: 3 3/4" Slate Birdstone. Oregon, IL. Interesting style with elevated legs. Ex-Earl Townsend (T-4943). Well pictured in Moorehead's 1917 Stone Ornaments (p406). Once in the B.A. Cothow, John Douglas
0135: 3 3/4" Slate Birdstone pictured in Moorehead's StoneEst. $6,000-$8,000
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Copeland's 5 7/8" Paleo Lanceolate. Rogers COA. OH.: 5 7/8" Paleo Lanceolate. Hancock Co, OH. Large, thin and well made. Glossy Coshocton. Wonderfully flaked. G10. Ex-Duane Johnson, Bob Converse, Dr. Stan Copeland. Rogers, Putty and Partain COAs.
0138: Copeland's 5 7/8" Paleo Lanceolate. Rogers COA. OH.Est. $5,000-$7,000
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4 13/16" Lost Lake with Rogers COA. Clay Co, AR.: 4 13/16" Lost Lake. Clay Co, AR. Finely made with expert flaking and a notched base. Very nice. Ex-Roy Hathcock. Roy acquired from Ed Meiners in 1972. Well pictured in The Hathcock Collection (Aid,
0139: 4 13/16" Lost Lake with Rogers COA. Clay Co, AR.Est. $3,500-$5,000
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Very large (10 3/4" x 4 3/4") Celt. Cass Co, IL.: Very large (10 3/4" x 4 3/4") Celt. Cass Co, IL. Very thin, less than 1" thick. Very fine condition. Polished dark Granite. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Rocky Hall, Ben Thomspon. Pictured in Who's Who #12,
0141: Very large (10 3/4" x 4 3/4") Celt. Cass Co, IL.Est. $2,500-$3,500