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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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Prehistoric Artifact Auction
Tony Putty Artifacts
TOP RATEDWe are pleased to present an exclusive offering of the Gary Cuckler Collection. During the past 25+ years, Gary Cuckler quietly assembled an astounding prehistoric artifact collection. From his slice of paradise in rural Iowa, Mr. Cuckler put together a varied assemblage of superb relics. He began collecting flint artifacts during a time when several old collections were being offered. You'll see many familiar old collector names in the artifact histories provided. Gary's Dovetail frame was assembled from some of the finest collections and remained intact for two decades. From top to bottom, this will be the finest offering of Dovetails in years.
Gary's growing interest in Bannerstones and Axes brought him into contact with Bruce Filbrandt (author of Keokuk Axes), Tommy Beutell, Maury Meadows and many other well-known collectors. Several fine Axes originally in the Filbrandt collection grace this sale, many being pictured in prominent publications.
Gary developed a fascination for Bannerstones and other hardstone artifacts. A beautiful Quartz Winged Butterfly Bannerstone highlights this auction. Well documented, its perfection and color make it a premier Bannerstone for any collection. Judge Payne's Porphyry Crescent Bannerstone is one of several Bannerstones being sold that were documented in Byron Knoblock's Bannerstone Book (1937).
The highlight of the Cuckler auction is "The Vermont Birdstone". A porphyry masterpiece, Earl Townsend referred to it as "the finest of all Porphyry Fantails". It is one of the finest Birdstones to ever be offered at public auction. It is prominently pictured in numerous publications.
Collections like this don?t come around very often. The Cuckler collection of prehistoric art offers a variety of fine and documented pieces. After two and a half decades of enjoyment, Gary is pleased to be passing these artifacts back to the prehistoric artifact collecting community.
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Preview
Friday February 21, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET and Saturday February 22, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and continuing throughout the sale. Private previews in advance of the auction are available. Please call 317-509-0860 to arrange.
Shelbyville, IN 46176
USA
Buyer's Premium
- 17%
Terms & Conditions
TERMS OF SALE
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 LIVE AUCTIONEERS AUCTION
We have attempted to accurately describe all Items being sold, but all property offered for sale is strictly as-is. It is the bidder's responsibility (whether in person, by phone, or mail) to determine exact condition of each Item. No statement in this catalogue, invoice or any other document by associates of T & T Archaeological Consulting, LLC or J.R. Burton Auctioneering shall be deemed to be warranty, representation or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size quality, importance, variety, provenance or historical reference- as related to any sale Item(s). Any such statements are strictly matters of opinion. Photographs in this catalogue are of the actual objects being sold, but exact condition of the objects offered is their condition day of the sale. Photographs in the listing are the property of T&T Archaeological Consulting, LLC and may not be used without written consent. T & T Archaeological Consulting. LLC is not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalogue.
Many of the consigned items in this sale have been evaluated by nationally recognized authenticators. In such situations where our consignors have endeavored to provide such verification, the artifacts are being sold with that opinion. All items carrying an independent certificate of authenticity are being sold "as-is".
Other consigned PREHISTORIC items without a certificate of authenticity (independent) may be returned by absentee (phone or internet) within 30 days following the auction. Historic items are excluded.
The Auctioneer (J.R. Burton Auctioneering AU19900041) will be the final judge as to which bidder is the highest bidder. In event of any dispute in this matter, the auctioneer shall use his own discretion to decide whether to reopen the bid or not. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the Auctioneer's hammer. While we endeavor to receive and record all bids, T&T Archaeological Consulting, LLC is not responsible for the failure of any bid to be executed. The Purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility for the lot purchased once title has passed. The buyer must pay Indiana sales Tax (7%) unless exception is allowed under laws regulating such tax. Out of state sales tax numbers are accepted. You do not pay Indiana Sales Tax if Items are shipped out of state. A 17% Buyers Premium will be applied to internet (Live Auctioneers) purchases.
All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale unless other arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by cash or personal check if approval has been established with Tony Putty or T & T Archaeological Consulting, LLC. No items removed until paid for. Absentee purchases must be paid for within 21 days following the auction. VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, AND DISCOVER ARE ALL ACCEPTED. A small 3% processing charge (by credit card company) will be applied. Wire transfer fees are paid by the buyer.
There will be absolutely NO returns or adjustments of any kind made 30 days or more after the sale date (no exceptions). We reserve the right to refuse admittance to or participation by any individual or group.
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