MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat., Nov. 9th, 2013 Auction 2013-11-09 Auction - 158 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
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Rutz Clovis Point.Clovis Point.FLARED NECK FOOT EFFIGY BOTTLE.
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MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat., Nov. 9th, 2013 Auction

Prehistoric American Artifact & Arrowhead Auction, November 09

Auction Starts at 9am

Integrity is the theme for Dan Morphys first prehistoric American artifact auction. Recognizing a need in the market for a better authentication process, Dan has enlisted John Mark Clark to head the prehistoric artifact division. Clark, a 50 year veteran of the prehistoric American artifact collecting community, has gathered what he considers the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the prehistoric field to compose the Morphy authentication team. Several Scientific labs will be incorporated into the authentication process for further buyer assurance.

Highlighting the auction is the Rutz Clovis. At 9 3/4 in. long, this sea green obsidian masterpiece is the largest Clovis point on record.

Consigned by the family of the original finder, the importance of such a monumental artifact could easily cause it to exceed its $200,000-400,000.00 estimate.

Other Paleo items in the auction include an exquisite Middle Tennessee Cumberland point, a large red jasper Clovis, and a fantastic Paleo biface / blade made of rare Niobrara flint.

This auction will also offer what is believed to be the largest, and undoubtedly, the finest cache of Archaic Motley points yet discovered. These large points all range from 4 to 6 in. and are covered with calcined patina on the bottom side. Other Archaic era offerings include several beautiful Dovetails, Daltons and Snyders points. A very large old time collection of nice Archaic Texas points will be offered in this auction.

Several Archaic Bannerstones are included in the auction, the highlight being a ferruginous quartz Tennessee style Bottle banner found near Nashville. One of the finest hardstone raised groove axes ever found in Tennessee will be in this auction....
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Caddo Pottery Bottle.: Copeland Ridge incised pattern. 800 to 1200 A.D. Design still retains remnants of red ochre. Solid body. Neck has been reattached. Found in Clark County, Arkansas. Size 8" T.
0001: Caddo Pottery Bottle.Est. $500-$800
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Caddo Incised Cup.: 800 to 1200 A.D. Featuring suspension holes and an incredibly intricate incised design that speaks in the mute language of clay. This diminutive cup no doubt had a special purpose. Solid, with very
0002: Caddo Incised Cup.Est. $800-$1,500
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Caddo Pottery Bottle.: Solid, with no restoration. This engraved bottle features a bulbous neck and delicately notched lip, that reflect the superior craftsmanship of prehistoric Caddo pottery makers. ADDITIONAL INFO:
0003: Caddo Pottery Bottle.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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Bannerstone.: Made of green slate, whose banded layers were used as a design feature. This rare oval form was found at Castalian Springs, Sumner County, Tennessee. Size 2 - 3/8" L.
0004: Bannerstone.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Snyders Point.: Pike County, Missouri origin. Made of creamy white chert. Possible old historic rechipping. Size 4 - 3/4" L.
0005: Snyders Point.Est. $400-$600
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Lancolate Form Early Dalton Point.: Found in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Transitional paleo. Size 3 - 1/8" L.
0006: Lancolate Form Early Dalton Point.Est. $600-$1,200
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Fractured Base Decatur Point.: Made of high grade Kentucky hornstone. Very refined workmanship with delicate extended tip. Size 2 - 3/8" L.
0007: Fractured Base Decatur Point.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Cumberland Point.: Made of Sonoran flint. Found on Frog Hop Mound, Christian County, Kentucky. This early stage Cumberland is fluted through to the tip on both sides. Size 2 - 1/8" L.
0008: Cumberland Point.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Clovis Point.: Found at Cerro Gordo, a hamlet in Hardin county, Tennessee. Made of Hardin county's famous Red Jasper Chert, with streaks of gold. Huge overshot flaking scarrs are classic hallmarks of the clovis
0009: Clovis Point.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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Pelican Point.: Made of nodular hornstone. This rare Archaic point type is found in a narrow area of the southern United States. This example is from Northern Mississippi. Size 2 - 1/2" L.
0010: Pelican Point.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Beaver Lake Point.: Fine workmanship. Probably Western Kentucky origin. Size 2 - 3/16" L.
0011: Beaver Lake Point.Est. $600-$1,200
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Turkey Tail Point.: Found in Montgomery County, Tennessee. The ancient maker revealed his skill at maximizing the raw material. By leaving cortex on the tip and basal end, showing that the entire circumference of the
0012: Turkey Tail Point.Est. $500-$1,000
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Pedernales Point.: Made of high grade Edwards chert. Very well defined. Size 4 - 1/2" L.
0013: Pedernales Point.Est. $300-$500
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Dovetail Point.: Ft. Payne chert, North Alabama origin. Nicely ground base. From the Jack Hall collection, Moultrie, Georgia. Size 3 - 1/4" L.
0014: Dovetail Point.Est. $300-$500
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Snyders Point.: Boone County, Missouri origin. From the J.G. Braecklein collection, Kansas City, Missouri. Possible old historic rechipping. Size 3 - 13/16" L.
0015: Snyders Point.Est. $200-$400
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Snyders Point.: Howard County, Missouri origin. Heat treated pink chert. From the Willis Tilton collection, Topequa, Kansas. Possible old historic rechipping. Size 2 - 3/4" L.
0016: Snyders Point.Est. $200-$400
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Castroville Point.: Edwards chert, South Central Texas origin. Chip on one side and tip. Size 3" L.
0017: Castroville Point.Est. $100-$200
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Snyders Point.: Point is marked "Dr. Wilson/Big Creek". Purple heat treated chert. Some ear and basal chips. From the Peter Hoehr collection, St. Louis, Missouri. Possible old historic rechipping. Size 3" L.
0018: Snyders Point.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 14: Ensor Points.: Various Texas cherts. Several basal varieties. Minor chip loss. Size Largest: 3" L.
0019: Lot of 14: Ensor Points.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 15: Texas Projectile Points.: Various Texas point styles and cherts. Chips and dings on several points. Size Largest: 4" L.
0020: Lot of 15: Texas Projectile Points.Est. $300-$500
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Texas Drill.: Well made with large Archaic flaking. Size 4 - 1/2" L.
0021: Texas Drill.Est. $300-$600
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Grayware Bottle.: Mississippian. 1200 to 1400 A.D. Found in Cross County, Arkansas. Solid with damage and chips missing from lip of bottle. Size 4 - 1/2" T.
0022: Grayware Bottle.Est. $150-$250
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Plainware Pottery Bowl.: Mississippian. 1200 to 1400 A.D. Solid, buff color bowl, features a finely developed rim lip edge. From Cross County, Arkansas. Size 6 - 1/4" W.
0023: Plainware Pottery Bowl.Est. $200-$400
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Sinear Linear Caddo Jar.: 800 to 1200 A.D. Some restoration around rim. Size 5 - 5/8" T.
0024: Sinear Linear Caddo Jar.Est. $300-$500
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