Townsend Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2015-01-10 Auction - 330 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 4
3 1/8" Popeyed Porphyry Birdstone. The Dave Warner2 3/4" Hourglass Bannerstone.  Dade Co, MO.Exquisite 9 7/8" Polished Flint Mace.  Dardanelle, AR.
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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 will 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. Birdstones of note include the incredible nine inch Millersburg Birdstone, Dave Warner's Porphyry Popeyed Birdstone and the finest Birdstone from Wilbur Cunningham's collection. Two fine Birdstones, well pictured over 100 years ago in Moorehead's books, will also be sold - one being "a famous Birdstone with the longest popeyes ever seen". The Dr. Bunch Cache of North Blades will be sold individually, giving a variety of collectors an opportunity to acquire a group of them. Several significant large flint blades were held back for this auction. In addition to some impressive Spiro Mound Blades, a remakable Polished Flint Mace from the Payne and Pilquist Collections will be offered. 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.
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4" North Blade. Morgan Co, IL. Dr. Bunch Cache: 4" North Blade. Morgan Co, IL. Earl and his Father acquired at the Dr. Bunch sale in the late 1940's. One of a cache of 50. Colorful, good flaking
0073: 4" North Blade. Morgan Co, IL. Dr. Bunch CacheEst. $250-$400
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3" Hematite Adz. Clinton Co, OH. Ex-Wehrle: 3" Hematite Adz. Clinton Co, OH. Ex-Wehrle. Excellent polish
0078: 3" Hematite Adz. Clinton Co, OH. Ex-WehrleEst. $100-$200
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3 1/2" Dickson. Arkansas. Novaculite. T-1551.: 3 1/2" Dickson. Arkansas. Novaculite. T-1551. Nice color, good symmetry
0079: 3 1/2" Dickson. Arkansas. Novaculite. T-1551.Est. $350-$500
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3 1/2" Colorful Stilwell. Ohio. T-1173: 3 1/2" Colorful Stilwell. Ohio. T-1173
0080: 3 1/2" Colorful Stilwell. Ohio. T-1173Est. $300-$350
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Very fine 2 3/4" Hardstone Pendant. OH. Granite.: Very fine 2 3/4" Hardstone Pendant. Ohio. Polished green and black spotted Granite. Thin. Very fine condition
0081: Very fine 2 3/4" Hardstone Pendant. OH. Granite.Est. $800-$1,000
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5 3/4" Gorget. Found in 1711 near Monkton, VT. Dr.: 5 3/4" Gorget. Found in 1711 near Monkton, VT. Thin, Mica-laden example. Ex-Fleming Museum, Dr. O.L. Nimblet (collected in 1882). Rare example with excellent provenance
0082: 5 3/4" Gorget. Found in 1711 near Monkton, VT. Dr.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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2 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Erie Co., OH. Pictured in the: 2 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Erie Co., OH. Found five miles South of Sandusky. T-4255. Ex-Dr. Meuser (3554/5), A.B. Cassell. Pictured in the Birdstone Book, p653-K. Also pictured with A.B. Cassell's
0083: 2 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Erie Co., OH. Pictured in theEst. $2,000-$2,500
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3" Slate Birdstone. Gary, IN. T-4741. Pictured with: 3" Slate Birdstone. Found in Gary, IN. T-4741. Nick on back corner, holes intact. Pictured with Earl's "flock" in Who's Who in Indian Relics #5 (p20). A very well made Birdstone in good condition
0084: 3" Slate Birdstone. Gary, IN. T-4741. Pictured withEst. $1,500-$2,500
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3" Plevna (Southern Dovetail). Tennessee: 3" Plevna (Southern Dovetail). Tennessee. Tan and gray Dover Chert
0085: 3" Plevna (Southern Dovetail). TennesseeEst. $100-$200
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3 1/8" Stanfield. Pike Co, IL. Vivid red chert: 3 1/8" Stanfield. Pike Co, IL. Vivid red chert
0086: 3 1/8" Stanfield. Pike Co, IL. Vivid red chertEst. $100-$200
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4 1/4" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. Ex-B.W.: 4 1/4" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. Found in Peoria Co., IL. (Undrilled). From B.W. Stephens' first collection, this piece was purchased from Stephens by Dr. T. Hugh Young
0087: 4 1/4" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. Ex-B.W.Est. $200-$300
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4 1/4" Hopewell. Indiana: 4 1/4" Hopewell. Indiana. Large, tan chert example with flared base
0088: 4 1/4" Hopewell. IndianaEst. $100-$200
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3 Points. MO, AR, TN. 2 1/8"-2 3/4": 3 Points. MO, AR, TN. 2 1/8"-2 3/4"
0089: 3 Points. MO, AR, TN. 2 1/8"-2 3/4"Est. $100-$300
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6 1/4" 3-Hole Gorget. IN. Ex-Dr. Bunch, Wilbur: 6 1/4" 3-Hole Gorget. IN. Ex-Dr. Bunch, Wilbur Cunningham
0090: 6 1/4" 3-Hole Gorget. IN. Ex-Dr. Bunch, WilburEst. $300-$400
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4 5/8" Stemmed Point. PA. Rhyolite: 4 5/8" Stemmed Point. PA. Rhyolite example. Tip ding
0091: 4 5/8" Stemmed Point. PA. RhyoliteEst. $100-$150
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4 1/2" Archaic Blade. IL. Cobden Chert: 4 1/2" Archaic Blade. IL. Cobden Chert
0092: 4 1/2" Archaic Blade. IL. Cobden ChertEst. $100-$150
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4 1/8" Banded Slate Pendant. Putnam Co, IN: 4 1/8" Banded Slate Pendant. Putnam Co, IN
0093: 4 1/8" Banded Slate Pendant. Putnam Co, INEst. $200-$300
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3 7/8" Coshocton Adena. Thick, sturdy example: 3 7/8" Coshocton Adena. Thick, sturdy example
0094: 3 7/8" Coshocton Adena. Thick, sturdy exampleEst. $100-$200
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3 1/8" Popeyed Porphyry Birdstone. The Dave Warner: 3 1/8" Popeyed Porphyry Birdstone. The Dave Warner Birdstone. Found in 1914 by Charlie Troxell on the Royer Farm South of LaGrange Co., IN. Well pictured in the Birdstone Book (p383-A), July 1951
0095: 3 1/8" Popeyed Porphyry Birdstone. The Dave WarnerEst. $15,000-$20,000
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5 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Tuscola Co., MI. Pictured in: 5 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Tuscola Co., MI. T-5185. Ex-Cameron Parks, T.H. Young (#3), B.W. Stephens (B-19-X). Stephens acquired from Dr. Moss in 1924. Pictured in July 1951 Ohio Archaeologist
0096: 5 3/8" Slate Birdstone. Tuscola Co., MI. Pictured inEst. $5,000-$7,000