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

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 1/2" Full Groove Axe. IN. Some weathering: 4 1/2" Full Groove Axe. IN. Some weathering
0097: 4 1/2" Full Groove Axe. IN. Some weatheringEst. $100-$200
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6 1/2" Flat Bottom Adz. Townsend #1162.: 6 1/2" Flat Bottom Adz. Townsend #1162. Fine example, well made
0098: 6 1/2" Flat Bottom Adz. Townsend #1162.Est. $200-$260
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Birdstone. Van Wert Co, OH. Birdstone Book: 4 1/8" Birdstone. Van Wert Co, OH. Pictured in the Birdstone Book (p633-I). Ex-Robert E. Bell. Holes intact, excellent condition. Banding forms "eye". A very fine Birdstone
0099: Birdstone. Van Wert Co, OH. Birdstone BookEst. $5,500-$6,500
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3" Birdstone. OH. Pictured 1951 Ohio Arch.: 3" Birdstone. Lucas Co, OH. Restored nose and rear panel. Holes intact. Found in 1926 by Millard Widner at Boy Scout Camp. Ex-Ladow Johnston, Phil Dickey. Pictured in Jan 1951 Ohio
0100: 3" Birdstone. OH. Pictured 1951 Ohio Arch.Est. $800-$1,200
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4" Birdstone. IN. Ex-Lounsbury, Petrie: 4" Birdstone. LaPorte Co, IN. Ex-John Lounsbury, E.K. Petrie. Very fine condition, small nick on tail. Drilled eyes, holes intact. A fine Birdstone with exquisite banding. Can be seen with
0101: 4" Birdstone. IN. Ex-Lounsbury, PetrieEst. $5,000-$6,000
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4 1/2" Birdstone. Ionia Co, MI. Ex-Hills: 4 1/2" Birdstone. Ionia Co, MI. Scuff to one side of tail. Tally marks from beak to belly. Holes intact. T-1125. Nice birdstone once in the Leslie Hills collection
0102: 4 1/2" Birdstone. Ionia Co, MI. Ex-HillsEst. $2,000-$2,500
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4 7/8" Birdstone. OH. Ex-Munger, Werhle: 4 7/8" Birdstone. Auglaize Co, OH. Minor restoration along one bottom edge, otherwise in very good condition. Holes intact, with eyes and incised mouth. Ex-Lynn Munger, August Werhle (207 W).
0103: 4 7/8" Birdstone. OH. Ex-Munger, WerhleEst. $2,500-$3,000
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5 1/2" Double Groove Axe.MO. Ex-Dr. Bunch: 5 1/2" Double Groove Axe. Lincoln Co, MO. Ex-Dr. Rollin Bunch
0104: 5 1/2" Double Groove Axe.MO. Ex-Dr. BunchEst. $440-$560
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3 1/2" Arizona Axe. Agatized stone: 3 1/2" Arizona Axe. Agatized stone. Colorful and rare Axe type. Found in 1902
0105: 3 1/2" Arizona Axe. Agatized stoneEst. $440-$600
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Three Midwestern Stemmed Points: Three Midwestern Stemmed Points. Longest 4 3/8"
0106: Three Midwestern Stemmed PointsEst. $200-$300
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Four nice points. Ohio. Longest 3 1/4": Four nice points. Ohio. Longest 3 1/4"
0107: Four nice points. Ohio. Longest 3 1/4"Est. $300-$400
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Three large Stemmed Points. Longest 3 7/8": Three large Stemmed Points. Longest 3 7/8"
0108: Three large Stemmed Points. Longest 3 7/8"Est. $240-$300
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Five AR, KS, MO Points. Ex-Richard K. Meyer: Five AR, KS, MO Points. Longest 3 1/4". Ex-Richard K. Meyer
0109: Five AR, KS, MO Points. Ex-Richard K. MeyerEst. $240-$300
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Four Blades and Scrapers. Arkansas.: Four Blades and Scrapers. Arkansas. Longest 4 1/2"
0110: Four Blades and Scrapers. Arkansas.Est. $140-$200
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Two 5" Stemmed Lances. OH. Ex-Leslie Hills: Two 5" Stemmed Lances. OH. Ex-Leslie Hills
0111: Two 5" Stemmed Lances. OH. Ex-Leslie HillsEst. $300-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate II: Original Celluloid Print, Plate II (color page 27 in Earl's Birdstone Book). The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for illustration purposes
0112: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IIEst. $160-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate I: Original Celluloid Print, Plate I (color page 11 in Earl's Birdstone Book). Four of T. Hugh Young's finest Birdstones in this picture. Earl's notes written on plate. The corresponding color page
0113: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IEst. $160-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate II: Original Celluloid Print, Plate III (color page 47 in Earl's Birdstone Book). "Vermont Birdstone" pictured in this plate. The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for
0114: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IIEst. $160-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate IV: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IV (color page 77 in Earl's Birdstone Book). The Smithsonian Birdstone pictured in this plate. The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for
0115: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IVEst. $160-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate V: Original Celluloid Print, Plate V (color page 99 in Earl's Birdstone Book). The Van Buren Co, MI Birdstone pictured in this plate. Print has been taped. The corresponding color page in the
0116: Original Celluloid Print, Plate VEst. $100-$200
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate VI: Original Celluloid Print, Plate VI (color page 145 in Earl's Birdstone Book). The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for illustration purposes
0117: Original Celluloid Print, Plate VIEst. $100-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate VII: Original Celluloid Print, Plate VII (color page 175 in Earl's Birdstone Book). The Gratiot Co, MI Birdstone pictured in this plate. The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for
0118: Original Celluloid Print, Plate VIIEst. $160-$400
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Original Celluloid Print, Plate IX: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IX (color page 231 in Earl's Birdstone Book). Cardboard frame missing. The corresponding color page in the Birdstone Book is shown for illustration purposes
0119: Original Celluloid Print, Plate IXEst. $60-$100
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Broken Slate Bannerstones. Some Ex- Hills: Large group of Broken Slate. Some nice Tube Bannerstones in this group. Some Ex-Leslie Hills
0120: Broken Slate Bannerstones. Some Ex- HillsEst. $700-$900