Prehistoric Artifact Auction
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Gwynneville, IN, United States
Auction Details
Prehistoric Artifact Auction
Tony Putty Artifacts
TOP RATEDAll items being offered in this auction are from the collection of Earl C. Townsend, Jr. Mr. Townsend assembled the finest collection of Prehistoric Artifacts ever known.
As with all collectable forms of art, documentation and collector history play an important role in determining the desirability of Prehistoric Native American Artifacts. Earl Townsend began collecting artifacts at a relatively young age, acquiring top grade relics from the most revered collections of the day (Wherle, Young, Stone, Meuser, etc.). For Mr. Townsend, the quest of a desirable relic (especially a Birdstone) was an enjoyable task. He diligently travelled to sometimes remote locations. Glimpses of the, sometimes colorful, details of his journeys can be found in the descriptions of his artifacts. This is especially true for the Birdstones he documented in his monumental literary work, "Birdstones of the North American Indian" (better known as (The Birdstone Book). His record of the Gratiot County Porphyry Pop Eyed Birdstone (Item 146) playfully notes that "three freshly caught black bass and other valuable considerations induced Rolly Weikart to surrender this saucy little gem." The Townsend Collection is an assemblage of artifacts with excellent provenance and storied histories - skillfully assembled by a man with an extraordinary eye for art.
This auction features fifty four (54) Birdstones. Most are pictured, with thirty (30) being pictured in the Birdstone Book. Two caches of Townsend Turkeytails and several fine Quartz Bannerstones are being offered as well. A total of 351 lots are being sold. This will be the premier artifact auction of the year.
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September 13, 2013 (10:00 am to 8:30 pm Eastern)
September 14, 2013 (8:00 am to 10:00 am Eastern)
Gwynneville, IN 46144
USA
Buyer's Premium
- 16%
Terms & Conditions
TERMS OF SALE:
We have attempted to accurately describe all items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly "as-is". It is the bidders responsibility (whether in person, by phone, or by mail) to determine exact condition of each item. No statement in this catalogue, sale bill, invoice or other document by associates of T & T Archaeological Consulting or Brent H. Fuchs 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 items. Any such statements are strictly matters of opinion.
The Auctioneer 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 Auctioneers hammer. 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. YOU DO NOT PAY INDIANA SALES TAX IF ITEMS ARE SHIPPED OUT OF STATE. THERE IS A 16% BUYERS PREMIUM.
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. No items removed until paid for. VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, AND DISCOVER ARE ALL ACCEPTED. A small 3% processing charge (by credit card company) will be applied.
T & T Archaeological Consulting is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalogue. 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. The use of our photographs for any purpose without our written permission is prohibited. There will be absolutely NO returns or adjustments of any kind. All payments must be received by October 4, 2013. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to, or participation by, any individual or group.
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