Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-08-14 Auction - 300 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
7 1/2" 3/4 Groove Trophy Axe.  Meadows COA.  Well5 3/8" H. Hopewell Engraved Jar.  FB Henry Shetrone2 1/4" Quartz Bannerstone. Fulton Co, IL.  Red & white
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Gwynneville, IN, United States
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We are very pleased to offer a portion of the Ed (Buddy) Scheidegger Collection. Well known to Southern Indiana collectors, Mr. Scheidegger was a prolific collector during the 1950's and 1960's. He amassed a very fine collection with many of the pieces being from the area around Cannelton, Indiana and most being personal finds. In this offering are a number of fine Bannerstones, Axes and Celts pictured in various, older publications. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire an artifact from this fine, old time collection. We are also pleased to offer a fine selection of prehistoric artifacts from the Evan Maurer Collection. Mr. Maurer is dispersing his lifetime collection during the next few sales. Mr. Maurer's prehistoric Southwest pottery collection includes very fine examples of a variety of cultural types. Speaking of pottery, this sale contains one fo the finest Hopewell Engraved Ceramics we've seen offered to the public. A number of quality stone Axes can also be found in the auction, including two Meadows papered Trophy Axes. Flint artifacts being offered include a large 6 5/8" Flintridge Dovetail (Rogers COA) and several of the finest Heavy Duty Points you've seen.
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3 1/2" Snyders. Lincoln Co, MO. Thin, very well made: 3 1/2" Snyders. Lincoln Co, MO. Thin, very well made of colorful red tinted chert. G10. Found in a cache of 5. Putty G10 COA
0060: 3 1/2" Snyders. Lincoln Co, MO. Thin, very well madeEst. US$450-US$600
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5 1/8" Flared Celt found by Ed Scheidegger near: 5 1/8" Flared Celt found by Ed Scheidegger near Cannelton, IN. Very well made, nicely polished green Hardstone. Fine condition. Slight use wear on pole
0115: 5 1/8" Flared Celt found by Ed Scheidegger nearEst. US$300-US$500
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2" Quartz Grooved Plummet. Fulton Co, KY. Very well: 2" Quartz Grooved Plummet. Fulton Co, KY. Very well made, high grade Quartz. G10. A little gem
0125: 2" Quartz Grooved Plummet. Fulton Co, KY. Very wellEst. US$500-US$800
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3 1/8" D-Shaped Humped Bannerstone. Ex- Tom Davis,: 3 1/8" D-Shaped Humped Bannerstone. Knox Co, IL. Very well made from black and white Granite ("Straw Porphyry"). Finely polished. Fine condition. Ex-Jim Johnston (#576), Tom Davis, Tommy
0135: 3 1/8" D-Shaped Humped Bannerstone. Ex- Tom Davis,Est. US$4,000-US$5,000
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3 13/16" Hooked Bannerstone Preform. Spencer Co, IN.: 3 13/16" Hooked Bannerstone Preform. Spencer Co, IN. Gneiss. Nicely shaped, fine condition. Hollow reed drilling extends 7/8" deep. Pictured in Who's Who #2 (p165). Found by Ed "Buddy"
0151: 3 13/16" Hooked Bannerstone Preform. Spencer Co, IN.Est. US$450-US$650
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Group of 30 Shell and Animal Bone Artifacts. KY.: Group of 30 Shell and Animal Bone Artifacts. 2 Awls are 6 1/4" L. KY. Ex-Tommy Bryden
0176: Group of 30 Shell and Animal Bone Artifacts. KY.Est. US$350-US$500
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4 1/2" Rectangular (Axe) Bannerstone. Tipton Co, IN.: 4 1/2" Rectangular (Axe) Bannerstone. Tipton Co, IN. Well patinated Banded Slate. Lines incised on top and bottom. Very slight hole breakout on back. Ex-Nick Cooksey, Cameron Parks, Earl
0211: 4 1/2" Rectangular (Axe) Bannerstone. Tipton Co, IN.Est. US$600-US$700
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4 1/2" H. Ecuadorian Ceramic Hollow Figure. Polychrome: 4 1/2" H. Ecuadorian Ceramic Hollow Figure. Polychrome with ample royal green paint on necklace and sash. Seated, holding Celt. Pre-Columbian. Hand missing, minor gluing. Ex-Evan Maurer
0271: 4 1/2" H. Ecuadorian Ceramic Hollow Figure. PolychromeEst. US$350-US$500
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49 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals.: 49 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals. Betwenn 1969 #2 to 2008 #4. Various issues, no duplicates. Fine condition
0276: 49 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals.Est. US$200-US$300
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10 Books on Native American topics.: 10 Books on Native American topics. Includes Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts (Yeager), Eva-An Archaic Site (Lewis, Kneberg). Full list on Live Auctioneers listing
0301: 10 Books on Native American topics.Est. US$150-US$250
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2 1/2" Bottle Bannerstone. Dickey COA. Madison, WI.: 2 1/2" Bottle Bannerstone. Madison, WI. (Dane County). Wonderfully polished Quartz. 100% polish. Fine condition with slight worn over breakout on back bottom hole. Showy example made of high
0121: 2 1/2" Bottle Bannerstone. Dickey COA. Madison, WI.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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3" Dalton. Pike Co, IL. Colorful chert with glossy: 3" Dalton. Pike Co, IL. Colorful chert with glossy patina. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Ken Rowland. Putty G9 COA
0207: 3" Dalton. Pike Co, IL. Colorful chert with glossyEst. US$250-US$350
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Book: Selected Preforms, Points and Knives of the NA: Book: Selected Preforms, Points and Knives of the North American Indian I (first volume, second print, hardbound). Very fine condition
0212: Book: Selected Preforms, Points and Knives of the NAEst. US$100-US$150
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3 1/8" Beveled Dovetail. IN. Hornstone. Well made.: 3 1/8" Beveled Dovetail. IN. Hornstone. Well made, detailed edgework. Ex-Ron Comer, Fred Eiserman. Jackson COA
0076: 3 1/8" Beveled Dovetail. IN. Hornstone. Well made.Est. US$300-US$400
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6 Piece Iowa Cache. Burlington chert. Good condition.: 6 Piece Iowa Cache. Burlington chert. Found near Monticello. 2 7/8"-5 1/2". Good condition. Ex-Gary Cuckler
0227: 6 Piece Iowa Cache. Burlington chert. Good condition.Est. US$250-US$450
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Group of 25 Neolithic Blades. Northern Sahara. 1: Group of 25 Neolithic Blades. Northern Sahara. 1 1/2"-2 1/4". Large and colorful group of these ancient points
0175: Group of 25 Neolithic Blades. Northern Sahara. 1Est. US$300-US$500
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3 1/2" Dalton. Franklin Co, MO. Very thin, pronounced: 3 1/2" Dalton. Franklin Co, MO. Very thin with pronounced flaking. Slight torque to blade. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Glen Parmentier. Putty G8 COA
0205: 3 1/2" Dalton. Franklin Co, MO. Very thin, pronouncedEst. US$120-US$150
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Book: Archaeological Survey in the Lower Mississippi: Book: Archaeological Survey in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (1940-1947). 1st edition 1951. Softback, Fine condition. Lots of pottery photos in back of book. Hard to find
0215: Book: Archaeological Survey in the Lower MississippiEst. US$80-US$100
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50 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals.: 50 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals. Between 1958 #1 to 1994 #2. Various issues, no duplicates. Fine condition
0275: 50 Issues of Central States Archaeological Journals.Est. US$200-US$300
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3 1/2" Tairona Male Effigy Pendant. Gold content: 3 1/2" Tairona Male Effigy Pendant. Gold content unknown. Provenance unknown. Detailed with double bird hat and ear spools. Excellent condition
0285: 3 1/2" Tairona Male Effigy Pendant. Gold contentEst. US$500-US$600
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7" Etley. Callaway Co, MO. Boone Chert Bryce: 7" Etley. Callaway Co, MO. Spotted Boone Chert with light red undertone. Very well made. Ex-Jeff Hunt, Bryce Hathcock, Roy Hathcock. Putty G10 COA
0200: 7" Etley. Callaway Co, MO. Boone Chert BryceEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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3 7/16" Clovis. Haskell Co, OK. Water polished: 3 7/16" Clovis. Haskell Co, OK. Water polished Pitkin Chert. Good condition, well fluted on both sides. Partain COA
0230: 3 7/16" Clovis. Haskell Co, OK. Water polishedEst. US$800-US$900
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4 1/2" Chisel and 5" Celt. Madison Co, IL. Both in: 4 1/2" Chisel and 5" Celt. Madison Co, IL. Both in good condition, old use polish. Ex-Dean Mesnard
0007: 4 1/2" Chisel and 5" Celt. Madison Co, IL. Both inEst. US$300-US$400