Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2020-08-08 Auction - 331 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
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"The Black Swann".  4 3/4" Porphyry Birdstone. "Truly5 1/2" Flintridge Dovetail. Davis G10+ COA. Pictured"The Payne Popeye Birdstone"  One of the finest.
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Gwynneville, IN, United States
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Prehistoric Artifact Auction

This is a very fine offering of Prehistoric Artifacts anchored by a selection of Birdstones, Bannerstones, Axes and Flint from the well known Gary Cuckler Collection. Two of the finest Birdstones to be found are being sold: The "Black Swann", an old Don Boudeman relic that has graced the covers of several prominent publications will sell first, followed later in the sale by the "Payne Popeyed Birdstone". This Porphyry masterpiece is one of the handful of Birds to be featured in the color plates of Townsend's Birdstone Book. This sale contains and extraordinary selection of Dovetails. Many are from the Walt Evans Collection. Many are pictured and all of Walt's Doves are offered with respected authentications. The remainder of the Dr. Charles Gish pieces consigned to us will be in this auction. Several Flint Masterpieces are contained in the sale. A Ft. Payne Lost Lake and an Indiana Green Clovis are especially worthy of note. A portion of the Mark Humpal collection, along with artifacts from the Robert Bourden collection will be offered as well. This sale offers a variety of artifacts. There are Bannerstones pictured in Knoblock, large pictured Cache Blades, Roy Hathcock's Spiro Blade, Kizzia Hayes and more.
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4" Tennessee Adz. G10 example. Highly polished: 4" Tennessee Adz. G10 example. Highly polished Greenstone. Ex-Robert Bourden
0004: 4" Tennessee Adz. G10 example. Highly polishedEst. US$250-US$350
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3 1/2" Grooved Hammerstone. IN Large, unusually: 3 1/2" Grooved Hammerstone. Indiana. Large, unusually grooved. Has coat of polish. Ex-Charles (Modoc) Smith
0006: 3 1/2" Grooved Hammerstone. IN Large, unusuallyEst. US$100-US$200
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3 1/2" Thebes. Paulding Co, OH. Two tone gray: 3 1/2" Thebes. Paulding Co, OH. Two tone gray Coshocton. Excellent patina. Fine edge flaking. Ex-Richard Shively
0009: 3 1/2" Thebes. Paulding Co, OH. Two tone grayEst. US$300-US$400
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7" Benton from Cuckler collection. Davis G10 COA .: 7" Benton. Chickasaw Co, MS. Mottled tan, blue and gray Ft. Payne. Very thin (see photo) and very well made short base style. From Gary Cuckler's Benton frame. Davis G10 COA
0010: 7" Benton from Cuckler collection. Davis G10 COA .Est. US$1,000-US$1,200
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3 3/4" KY Dovetail. Davis COA. High grade Sonora: 3 3/4" Dovetail. Kentucky. High grade Sonora Chert. Davis G7 COA
0011: 3 3/4" KY Dovetail. Davis COA. High grade SonoraEst. US$200-US$250
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3 3/4" Stilwell. Greene Co, AL. Davis G9 COA.: 3 3/4" Stilwell. Greene Co, AL. Buffalo River Chert. Well made, colorful. Ex-Dusty Alexander, Kevin Pipes. Davis G9 COA
0012: 3 3/4" Stilwell. Greene Co, AL. Davis G9 COA.Est. US$350-US$450
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7 1/8" Turkeytail Cache Blade pictured in 1968.: 7 1/8" Turkeytail Cache Blade from the David Currie Cache (6 Blades). Jefferson Co, IN. Thin (1/2"), broad (3 1/4") and well made. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Dave Cole, David Currie, Doc Hawes, Col. Bennett
0013: 7 1/8" Turkeytail Cache Blade pictured in 1968.Est. US$700-US$900
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Greg Perino: Greg Perino's Guide to Projectile Points (1971 Bulletin #4-very good condition) and 3 Missouri Archeologist Journals (Oct. 1946, Dec. 1959, Dec. 1978 - latter has cover tatter). All hard to find
0014: Greg PerinoEst. US$50-US$100
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2 Turkey Bone Flute and Antler Awl. Feurt Site.: 2 Turkey Bone Flutes. 3 5/8" & 3 7/8" (larger is glued) and 4" Antler Awl (highly polished with notches). Feurt Site. Scioto Co, OH. Ex-Pat Orsary, J. Feurt
0016: 2 Turkey Bone Flute and Antler Awl. Feurt Site.Est. US$300-US$400
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3" "Dog Leg" Bevel. Darke Co, OH. Glossy black: 3" "Dog Leg" Bevel. Darke Co, OH. Glossy black Zaleski flint. Well made, very good condition. Ex-Richard Shively
0019: 3" "Dog Leg" Bevel. Darke Co, OH. Glossy blackEst. US$350-US$500
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2 3/8" Expanded Notch Thebes. Hamilton Co, OH.: 2 3/8" Expanded Notch Thebes. Hamilton Co, OH. Colorful Flintridge. Nicely beveled. Ex-Mike Sedler. Putty G8+ COA
0021: 2 3/8" Expanded Notch Thebes. Hamilton Co, OH.Est. US$200-US$250
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7 Drills from the Dr. Charles Gish Collection.: 7 Drills from the Dr. Charles Gish Collection. 2 1/8"-3 5/8". Tippecanoe and Steuben Cos, IN. All nice examples with larger T-Drill being Indiana Green. Black drill has damage. Fine assemblage
0024: 7 Drills from the Dr. Charles Gish Collection.Est. US$300-US$500
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