Townsend Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2014-08-09 Auction - 338 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 2
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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4" Newton Falls. Marion Co, IN: 4" Newton Falls. Marion Co, IN. Colorful striped material
0025: 4" Newton Falls. Marion Co, INEst. $240-$360
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4 3/8" Obsidian Knife. Ex-Robert Bell: 4 3/8" Obsidian Bi-Pointed Knife. Ex-Robert Bell
0026: 4 3/8" Obsidian Knife. Ex-Robert BellEst. $500-$600
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5 1/4" Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone Book: 5 1/4" Birdstone. Elkhart Co, IN (Goshen). Pictured in Birdstone Book (p401-D), Jan 1951 Ohio Archaeologist (inside front cover) and Oct 1950 Illinois Archaeologist (p60). A well developed example
0027: 5 1/4" Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone BookEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Fine Birdstone. Williams Co, OH. Pictured 1951: 3 1/2" Birdstone. Williams Co, OH. Vivid banding. Ex-John Zakucia. Pictured in Ohio Archaeologist (July 1951, inside back cover), Hobbies (1943) and in Earls "flock" (WW#5, p21). Fine condition
0028: Fine Birdstone. Williams Co, OH. Pictured 1951Est. $4,000-$5,000
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Porphyry Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone Book: 2 5/8" Porphyry Birdstone. Brown Co, OH. No hole in front. Pictured Birdstone Book (p595-B), St Louis Prehistoric Art (1953, p59). Very fine Birdstone made of vividly speckled Porphyry
0029: Porphyry Birdstone. Pictured in Birdstone BookEst. $4,000-$6,000
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3 3/4" Slate Birdstone. OH. Ex-August Werhle: 3 3/4" Slate Birdstone. Richland Co, OH. Ex-August T. Werhle (414-W). Restoration to head. Banded Slate
0030: 3 3/4" Slate Birdstone. OH. Ex-August WerhleEst. $800-$1,000
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7 1/2" Birdstone. NY. Ex-Jos Quinlan. Pictured: 7 1/2" Birdstone. Chautaugua Co, NY. Ex-Jos Quinlan. Tip of nose and one small spot on side restored. Pictured in Legends II (p138) and WW#5 (p21). Found near Mayville. A large and rare
0031: 7 1/2" Birdstone. NY. Ex-Jos Quinlan. PicturedEst. $8,000-$12,000
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2 1/2" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured in 1937: 2 1/2" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured in The Payne Collection book (1937), p95, 3rd row, 3rd from left. Large example, very thin. From Earl Townsend’s well-known “Willow Leaf” frame. This
0032: 2 1/2" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured in 1937Est. $300-$400
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2 1/8" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured Payne book: 2 1/8" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured in The Payne Collection book (1937), p95, 2nd row, 2nd from left. Large example, very thin and well made. From Earl Townsend’s well-known “Willow Leaf”
0033: 2 1/8" Willow Leaf Point. Pictured Payne bookEst. $300-$400
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Two 2 1/4" Willow Leaf Points. Pictured 1937: Two 2 1/4" Willow Leaf Points. The gray Willow Leaf (on left) is pictured in the Payne Collection (1937), p95, 2nd row, 1st from left. The black Willow Leaf on right is from the Payne collection,
0034: Two 2 1/4" Willow Leaf Points. Pictured 1937Est. $460-$600
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3 Willow Leaf Points. Ex-C.W. Cooperider: 3 Colorful Points from Earl's Willow Leaf Frame. Ex-C.W. Cooperider. Spiro Mound. 2"-2 1/4" . Large examples, very well made. From Earl Townsend’s well-known “Willow Leaf” frame. This
0035: 3 Willow Leaf Points. Ex-C.W. CooperiderEst. $500-$600
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2 5/8" Hematite Plummet. OH. Ex-Werhle: 2 5/8" Drilled Hematite Plummet. OH. Ex-August Werhle
0036: 2 5/8" Hematite Plummet. OH. Ex-WerhleEst. $100-$200
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2 5/8" Grooved Hematite Plummet. IL: 2 5/8" Grooved Hematite Plummet. Peoria Co, IL
0037: 2 5/8" Grooved Hematite Plummet. ILEst. $400-$500
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3 1/8" Hardstone Plummet. IL: 3 1/8" Hardstone Plummet. IL. Unusual styling
0038: 3 1/8" Hardstone Plummet. ILEst. $400-$500
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4 1/8" Quadraconcave Gorget.OH.Ex-Werhle: 4 1/8" Quadraconcave Gorget. Ohio. Ex-August T. Werhle (1307-W). Banded brown slate. A few shallow flakes, but in very good condition
0039: 4 1/8" Quadraconcave Gorget.OH.Ex-WerhleEst. $1,000-$1,400
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7/8" Anchor Pendant. OH. Pictured 1937: 4 7/8" Anchor Pendant. Pickaway Co, OH. Excellent condition. Pictured in the Payne Book (1937, p106). Dark brown slate. Featured on the front cover of the auction catalog
0040: 7/8" Anchor Pendant. OH. Pictured 1937Est. $2,000-$3,000
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4 1/8" Undrilled Pentagonal Pendant: 4 1/8" Undrilled Pentagonal Pendant. Vivid Banding
0041: 4 1/8" Undrilled Pentagonal PendantEst. $400-$500
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3 5/8" Drilled Hematite Plummet. IL: 3 5/8" Drilled Hematite Plummet. IL
0042: 3 5/8" Drilled Hematite Plummet. ILEst. $200-$300
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3 5/8" Quartz Drilled Plummet. Pictured 1953: 3 5/8" Quartz Drilled Plummet. High grade Quartz. Well made. Fine conditoin. Pike Co, IL. Pictured in Earl's collection in 1953 (St. Louis Prehistoric Art, p69)
0043: 3 5/8" Quartz Drilled Plummet. Pictured 1953Est. $600-$1,000
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3 1/4" Hardstone Plummet. OH. Pictured 1953: 3 1/4" Hardstone Plummet. Licking Co, OH. Nice polish. Pictured in Earl's collection in 1953 (St Louis Prehistoric Art, p69)
0044: 3 1/4" Hardstone Plummet. OH. Pictured 1953Est. $600-$700
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Two Hematite Plummets. Largest 1 3/4": Two Hematite Plummets. Largest 1 3/4"
0045: Two Hematite Plummets. Largest 1 3/4"Est. $140-$240
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Two Hematite Grooved Plummets: Two Hematite Grooved Plummets. Largest 1 5/8"
0046: Two Hematite Grooved PlummetsEst. $200-$260
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3 5/8" Porphyry Adz. Franklin Co, IN: 3 5/8" Porphyry Adz. Franklin Co, IN. Found in 1895 by Jos. Geringer. Well polished. Very nice
0047: 3 5/8" Porphyry Adz. Franklin Co, INEst. $400-$600
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25 1/2" Knobbed Roller Pestle. NW Coast: 25 1/2" Knobbed Roller Pestle. Northwest Coast. Large and fine example from the Payne collection
0048: 25 1/2" Knobbed Roller Pestle. NW CoastEst. $1,500-$2,000