Townsend Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2014-08-09 Auction - 338 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
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5 1/4" Birdstone.  Pictured in Birdstone BookQuartz Hourglass Bannerstone. MO. KnoblockPorphyry Birdstone.  Ex-Cassell.  Pictured
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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Townsend Prehistoric Artifact Auction

We are pleased to present another exclusive offering from the fabulous Earl Townsend Collection. We think you'll agree that the quality and variety of this artifact assemblage is remarkable. Over nearly five decades, Earl Townsend amassed a collection of prehistoric artifacts unrivaled in the depth of its quality and provenance. This offering includes over sixty well documented Birdstones. It also contains Earl's favorite Turkeytails and his well known Willow Leaf Points. The finest slate Gorgets and Pendants in the Townsend Collection have been held back for this auction. There is something in this auction for every collector. 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. All artifacts in this sale are from the Townsend Collection. There have been no additions. COLOR CATALOGS are available for $20.00. Send check or money order to: T&T, PO Box 86, Gwynneville, IN 46144 or call 317-509-0860 with credit card information.
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Reel Gorget. Van Wert Co, OH. Vivid bands: 4 1/2" Reel Gorget. Van Wert Co, OH. Vivid Banding. Very fine example of a rare type
0001: Reel Gorget. Van Wert Co, OH. Vivid bandsEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Hardstone Plummet. Pictured in 1953. Fine: 3 1/2" Hardstone Plummet. Posey Co, IN. Pictured in St Louis Prehistoric Art (1953, p69). Very well made in excellent condition
0002: Hardstone Plummet. Pictured in 1953. FineEst. $800-$1,200
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Anchor Pendant. Ex-Parks, Young, Knoblock: 4" Anchor Pendant. Iosco Co, MI. Ex-Cameron Parks, Dr. T. Hugh Young, Byron Knoblock (acquired 1942). Found by B.J. Moss in 1938
0003: Anchor Pendant. Ex-Parks, Young, KnoblockEst. $700-$800
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Rankin Point. Wayne Co, IN. Ex-Hills: 3" Rankin Point. Wayne Co, IN. Ex-Leslie Hills
0004: Rankin Point. Wayne Co, IN. Ex-HillsEst. $140-$200
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Colorful Dalton. Hardin Co, IL. Ex-Stone: 2 5/8" Dalton. Hardin Co, IL. Ex-Judge Claude Stone
0005: Colorful Dalton. Hardin Co, IL. Ex-StoneEst. $240-$300
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5 1/2" Merkle. Ex-Boudeman. Very fine: 5 1/2" Merkle. Indiana Hornstone. Ex-Donald Boudeman. Townsend acquired in 1954. One of the finest
0006: 5 1/2" Merkle. Ex-Boudeman. Very fineEst. $700-$900
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Jasper Early Ovoid Knife. Bethel, OH: 5 3/4" Early Ovoid Knife. PA Jasper. Bethel, OH. Townsend #1403
0007: Jasper Early Ovoid Knife. Bethel, OHEst. $800-$1,200
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Ovate Bannerstone. Dark brown slate: 3 1/2" Ovate Bannerstone. Undrilled. Dark brown Slate. Townsend #504
0008: Ovate Bannerstone. Dark brown slateEst. $500-$600
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4 7/8" Thebes. Illinois. Two tone: 4 7/8" Thebes. Illinois. Two-tone Burlington. Ex-Gray LaDassor
0009: 4 7/8" Thebes. Illinois. Two toneEst. $440-$560
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4" Double Bitted Axe. Ex-Collins B. Allen: 4" Double Bitted Axe. Ex-Collins B. Allen
0010: 4" Double Bitted Axe. Ex-Collins B. AllenEst. $440-$600
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5 3/8" Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone Book: 5 3/8" Birdstone. Branch Co, MI. Ex-Jos. Geringer, A.B. Cassell. Noded eyes. Well pictured in Birdstone Book (p495-B), Ohio Archaeologist (Jan 1951, inside front cover), Minnesota Archaeologist
0011: 5 3/8" Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone BookEst. $9,000-$12,000
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Porphyry Pope Eyed Birdstone. Pictured 1951: 2 5/8" Porphyry Pop Eyed Birdstone. Hancock Co, OH. Ex-John Zakucia. Pictured in Ohio Archaeologist (July 1951, inside back cover), WW#9 (p356) and Legends II (p134). Fine condition, holes
0012: Porphyry Pope Eyed Birdstone. Pictured 1951Est. $4,000-$5,000
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Birdstone. Ex-Werhle. Pictured Birdstone Book: 3 1/8" Birdstone. Hocking Co, OH. Ex-Augustine Werhle (283-W). Pictured in Birdstone Book (p657-E). Very good condition, holes intact. One of Earl's first Birdstones
0013: Birdstone. Ex-Werhle. Pictured Birdstone BookEst. $3,500-$4,500
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4 3/4" Birdstone. OH Ex-Parchert, Mitchell: 4 3/4" Birdstone. Hardin Co, OH. Ex-Ken Parchert, Mitchell (found in 1897). Glued, rear hole breakout. Pictured in Earl's "flock" (WW#5, p20)
0015: 4 3/4" Birdstone. OH Ex-Parchert, MitchellEst. $800-$1,200
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8 1/2" Black, Mica-Laden Celt. Ohio: 8 1/2" Black, Mica-Laden Celt. Ohio. Nice finish on this large example
0016: 8 1/2" Black, Mica-Laden Celt. OhioEst. $400-$600
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9 1/2" Hardstone Pick. Morrow Co, OH: 9 1/2" Hardstone Pick. Morrow Co, OH. Earl purchased this superb Pick in 1954. Light brown granite with black specks
0017: 9 1/2" Hardstone Pick. Morrow Co, OHEst. $1,000-$1,500
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4 5/8" Slate Spear. Swanton, VT: 4 5/8" Slate Spear. Swanton, VT. Rare example with tally marks on stem
0020: 4 5/8" Slate Spear. Swanton, VTEst. $500-$800
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3 1/2" Hardin. Missouri: 3 1/2" Hardin. Missouri. May have tip rechipping
0021: 3 1/2" Hardin. MissouriEst. $100-$160
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2 3/4" Bannerstone. Jefferson Co, IN: 2 3/4" Bannerstone. Jefferson Co, IN. Drilling Started. Made of Gneiss. From the old Joseph Geringer collection
0022: 2 3/4" Bannerstone. Jefferson Co, INEst. $360-$500
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2 5/8" Perdanales. Texas: 2 5/8" Perdanales. Texas. Edwards Plateau chert
0023: 2 5/8" Perdanales. TexasEst. $140-$200
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4 3/4" Slate Lizard, OH. Ex-Maples, Parks: 4 3/4" Slate Lizard. Putnam Co, OH. Ex-Harry Maples, Cameron Parks, NE Carter. Finely made with vivid yellow bands in a dark green slate
0024: 4 3/4" Slate Lizard, OH. Ex-Maples, ParksEst. $1,000-$1,300
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