Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-06-05 Auction - 315 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
2 15/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. BeautifullyHathcock's Porphyry Crescent Bannerstone3 5/16" Rose Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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We are very pleased to present the third and final offering of the "Best of the Gary Cuckler Collection". Over 25 years in the making, the Gary Cuckler Artifact Collection was comprised of some of the finest artifacts ever found. Gary will be remember for his keen eye for quality. This is the final, substantial (100 lots) dispersal of this large, significant collection. Gary's fine Bannerstones, Axes and Pipes anchor this sale. I know of no other assemblage of Bannerstones that surpasses the quality and presentation of the Cuckler Bannerstones. We are also very pleased to introduce the Evan Maurer Collection in this sale. Mr. Maurer is dispersing his lifetime collection over the next few sales. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifact exhibitions in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. There a also a dozen fine relics in the sale from the well-known Jim Johnston collection. Many were acquired from such old time collectors as Dr. Stanley Copeland and Gilbert Dilley. This sale offers a variety of fine artifacts. Don't miss this opportunity to add a Cuckler relic to your collection.
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3" Gold Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Benton Co, TN.: 3" Gold Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Benton Co, TN. Nearly flawless with excellent polish and symmetry. Quite a little showpiece. Ex-Gary Cuckler, Bruce Filbrandt, Dennis DeRosear. Featured on the
0143: 3" Gold Quartz Cupped Discoidal. Benton Co, TN.Est. US$2,000-US$2,500
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5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Ex-Cooperider: 5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Part of a 200+ piece cache from Spiro in Leflore Co, OK. Originally collected by C.W. Cooperider, acquired by Dr. David L. Harner. See copy of Harner frame.
0178: 5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Ex-CooperiderEst. US$250-US$300
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3" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. OH. Nicely: 3" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. OH. Nicely weathered Gneiss. Good condition. Ex-Randy Ridenour, Norm Kley
0208: 3" Hardstone Expanded Center Gorget. OH. NicelyEst. US$300-US$350
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3 13.16" Etley. Cooper Co, MO. Very well made.: 3 13.16" Etley. Cooper Co, MO. Very well made. Attractive Mozarkite. Putty G9 COA
0228: 3 13.16" Etley. Cooper Co, MO. Very well made.Est. US$350-US$400
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Book: The Payne Collection. Softbound ed. of 1930's: Book: The Payne Collection. Softbound edition of 1930's publication of photos from the Judge Edward Payne Collection. Good to Very Good Condition
0212: Book: The Payne Collection. Softbound ed. of 1930'sEst. US$100-US$200
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5 9/16" Flint Square Sided Celt. Found near Maribo,: 5 9/16" Flint Square Sided Celt. Found near Maribo, Denmark. Well patinated gray chert. Fine condition. Flaked on all 4 sides
0262: 5 9/16" Flint Square Sided Celt. Found near Maribo,Est. US$250-US$300
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8 1/2" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite (4000-2500 BC).: 8 1/2" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite (4000-2500 BC). Highly polished, excellent display. Large hole. G10. Not our area of expertise. Selling "as-is"
0302: 8 1/2" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite (4000-2500 BC).Est. US$500-US$1,000
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4 1/4" Cache Blade. Good old rugged Indiana Cache: 4 1/4" Cache Blade. Good old rugged Indiana Cache Blade made from heavily patinated brown and tan chert. Ex-Jeff Hunt
0009: 4 1/4" Cache Blade. Good old rugged Indiana CacheEst. US$100-US$150
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5 7/8" Salt River Discoidal. MO. Large, yellow Quartz: 5 7/8" Salt River Discoidal. MO. Large, yellow Quartz Disc with excellent patina. Some worn over use wear on back. Displays well. Ex-Patricia Evans, Tom Davis
0233: 5 7/8" Salt River Discoidal. MO. Large, yellow QuartzEst. US$450-US$550
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2 1/8" Golondrina. Texas. Very well made with fine: 2 1/8" Golondrina. Texas. Very well made with fine edgework. Made of black Owl Creek Chert. G10. Ex-Dr. Joe Otten
0238: 2 1/8" Golondrina. Texas. Very well made with fineEst. US$200-US$250
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5" Double Notched Bannerstone. Contemporary display: 5" Double Notched Bannerstone. Contemporary display example made of beautiful mottled Quartz.. Expertly craftsmanship
0243: 5" Double Notched Bannerstone. Contemporary displayEst. US$150-US$200
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4 3/4" Contemporary display Double Crescent: 4 3/4" Contemporary display Double Crescent Bannerstone. Black Hardstone. Very well made, fine display
0248: 4 3/4" Contemporary display Double CrescentEst. US$100-US$150
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7 5/8" Chinese Neolithic Serpentine Pendant (4000-2500: 7 5/8" Chinese Neolithic Serpentine Pendant (4000-2500 BC). Highly polished, excellent display. G10. Not our area of expertise. Selling "as-is"
0303: 7 5/8" Chinese Neolithic Serpentine Pendant (4000-2500Est. US$500-US$1,000
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3 1/2" Contemporary Popeyed Birdstone. Green: 3 1/2" Contemporary Popeyed Birdstone. Green Quartzite. Undrilled. Sits on pedestal legs
0313: 3 1/2" Contemporary Popeyed Birdstone. GreenEst. US$100-US$150
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3 3/16" Stone Pipe. Double stem ends have damage.: 3 3/16" Stone Pipe. Double stem ends have damage. Clay Co, MO. Ex-L.S. Ward, Hansen collections. Found in 1928
0019: 3 3/16" Stone Pipe. Double stem ends have damage.Est. US$600-US$700
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5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Ex-Cooperider: 5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Part of a 200+ piece cache from Spiro in Leflore Co, OK. Originally collected by C.W. Cooperider, acquired by Dr. David L. Harner. See copy of Harner frame.
0179: 5 Spiro Mound Birdpoints. 3/4"-15/16". Ex-CooperiderEst. US$250-US$300
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2 Colorado Points made from Agatized Wood: 2 1/8": Two Colorado Points made from Petrified or Agatized Wood: 2 1/8" Milnesand. And 2 5/8" Horsefly. Both in fine condition. Ex-Dr. Joe Otten
0184: 2 Colorado Points made from Agatized Wood: 2 1/8"Est. US$200-US$300
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2" Hardstone Gamepiece (Discoidal). IL. Ex-Evan: 2" Hardstone Gamepiece (Discoidal). Hancock Co, IL. Nicely polished. Good condition. Ex-Evan Maurer, Wilbur Cunningham
0219: 2" Hardstone Gamepiece (Discoidal). IL. Ex-EvanEst. US$100-US$200
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Group of 6 Modern Turkeytails made in 1960. 4 3/4" to: Group of 6 Modern Turkeytails made in 1960. 4 3/4" to 7 1/8". Old frame says Edward Robinson. Fine lithic examples
0244: Group of 6 Modern Turkeytails made in 1960. 4 3/4" toEst. US$350-US$550
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3 9/16" Dovetail. Adams Co, IL. Very well made, fine: 3 9/16" Dovetail. Adams Co, IL. Very well made, fine edgework. Glossy chert with pronounced "bullseye" in pattern. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Rick Sunderland. Putty G10 COA
0003: 3 9/16" Dovetail. Adams Co, IL. Very well made, fineEst. US$500-US$700
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5 3/8" 3/4 Groove Axe. Adams Co, IL. Well defined: 5 3/8" 3/4 Groove Axe. Adams Co, IL. Well defined shape, excellent symmetry. Fine condition. Nicely weathered light green Granite. Ex-Tim Terwelp
0038: 5 3/8" 3/4 Groove Axe. Adams Co, IL. Well definedEst. US$450-US$600
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3 Tennessee Points with COAs. 1 5/8" Decatur, 2 1/8": 3 Tennessee Points with COAs. 1 5/8" Decatur (Humphreys, Partain COA), 2 1/8" Robbins (Stermer COA), 2 1/2" Baker (Davis G6 COA)
0088: 3 Tennessee Points with COAs. 1 5/8" Decatur, 2 1/8"Est. US$200-US$300
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3 1/2" Castroville. Davis COA. Arkansas. Colorful: 3 1/2" Castroville. Arkansas. Colorful translucent Novaculite. Well made example of type. Ex-Sam Johnson, Dr. Kent Westbrook. Davis G9+ COA
0046: 3 1/2" Castroville. Davis COA. Arkansas. ColorfulEst. US$250-US$300