Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-11-06 Auction - 321 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN
Sale Highlight: The "Smithsonian" - An iconic 4"Sale Highlight. Porphyry Knob Top Northwest CoastSale Highlight. 16 1/4" D. San Lazaro Polychrome Olla.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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We are very pleased to offer the Dr. John Mountjoy Collection. John and his wife, Terri, are two of the finest people you'll ever meet. John has been an active pert of the artifact collecting community for decades. He is recently retired from his dental practice and has decided to return the vast majority of his collection to the collecting community. Much of John's collection can be seen in Who's Who #12. His collection of Hardstone Artifacts reflects his eye for quality. In addition to fine Midwestern Axes, Celts, and Gouges, John also assembled one of the finest collections of Northwest Coast Pestles we've seen. The Mountjoy Collection will be sold over three auctions. Curt Grimmer has decided to downsize his collection of flint artifacts. You'll see dozens of fine points and blades this sale that Curt collected over the past two decades. He collected heavily during the Townsend and Hathcock sales. Many of the fine flint masterpieces from those sales will be offered. Many of Curt's artifacts were authenticated by Dwain Rogers. We are also pleased to offer another fine selection of items from the Evan Maurer Collection. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifacts exhibits in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Art Institute of Chicago. He authored several fine books during his associations with these museums. This offering also includes a selection of rare, well documented artifacts from the San Lazaro Pueblo in New Mexico. All were found on the private ranch of Forrest Fenn, a well known enthusiast and collector. Some of the artifacts offered are pictured in Secrets of the San Lazaro Pueblo, a fascinating study of the peoples who inhabited this community some five centuries ago. Last, and certainly not least, the finest of all Birdstones will be offered in this sale. Earl Townsend’s Porphyry Popeyed
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1 13/16" Scottsbluff with Rogers COA. Knife River: 1 13/16" Scottsbluff. Mountrail Co, NC. Highly translucent Knife River Flint. Ex-Robert Lee, Dr. Tatu. Rogers COA
0001: 1 13/16" Scottsbluff with Rogers COA. Knife RiverEst. US$200-US$300
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2 15/16" Plainview with Rogers COA. Detailed edgework.: 2 15/16" Plainview. Boone Co, AR. Nicely beveled with slight torque and detailed edgework. Very good condition. Ex-Marcus Hayes. Rogers COA
0002: 2 15/16" Plainview with Rogers COA. Detailed edgework.Est. US$600-US$800
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3 11/16" Dovetail. Ex-Copeland with Rogers COA. OH.: 3 11/16" Dovetail. Hancock Co, OH. Very well made. Glossy, dark Sonora Chert. G10 Condition. Nicely beveled. Ex-Dr. Stan Copeland. Rogers COA
0003: 3 11/16" Dovetail. Ex-Copeland with Rogers COA. OH.Est. US$800-US$1,200
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3" Hornstone Dovetail. Illinois. Fine edgework on this: 3" Hornstone Dovetail. Illinois. Fine edgework on this beveled example. Good condition. Ex-Ron Comer, Phillips Museum
0004: 3" Hornstone Dovetail. Illinois. Fine edgework on thisEst. US$300-US$350
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6" Quartz Hopewell Celt. Northern KY near Ohio River.: 6" Quartz Hopewell Celt. Northern KY near Ohio River. One small chip reglued on bit. Nicely polished. Ex-Rick Sunderland
0005: 6" Quartz Hopewell Celt. Northern KY near Ohio River.Est. US$250-US$400
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6 3/4" Full Groove Axe. Kentucky. Large (6 lbs. 6 oz.): 6 3/4" Full Groove Axe. Kentucky. Large (6 lbs. 6 oz.), made of finely polished green Hardstone. Good condition with use wear to pole. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Dean Diaz Pictured in Who's Who #12, p496
0006: 6 3/4" Full Groove Axe. Kentucky. Large (6 lbs. 6 oz.)Est. US$800-US$1,200
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3 7/8" North Blade from the Dr. Bunch Cache (of 50).: 3 7/8" North Blade from the Dr. Bunch Cache (of 50). Morgan Co, IL. Ex-Earl Townsend. Acquired by Earl and his father at the late 1940's Bunch Sale. Pictured in Townsend's Jan. 2015 Sale Catalog.
0007: 3 7/8" North Blade from the Dr. Bunch Cache (of 50).Est. US$250-US$300
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1 7/8" Biscuit Discoidal. Hickman Co, KY. Straw: 1 7/8" Biscuit Discoidal. Hickman Co, KY. Straw Porphyry. Well made. Very good condition, surface still shows remnant lime deposits. Round, good symmetry
0008: 1 7/8" Biscuit Discoidal. Hickman Co, KY. StrawEst. US$300-US$450
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6 1/2" Knobbed Pestle. Scioto Co, OH. Nicely shaped,: 6 1/2" Knobbed Pestle. Scioto Co, OH. Nicely shaped, black Hardstone. Good condition, old damage to side of base. Ex-Steve Lewis, P. Cassey
0009: 6 1/2" Knobbed Pestle. Scioto Co, OH. Nicely shaped,Est. US$400-US$450
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6" Flared Bit Celt. St. Clair Co, IL. Brown Porphyry: 6" Flared Bit Celt. St. Clair Co, IL. Brown Porphyry with cream spotting. Nicely polished. Rare type. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Mitch Lewis
0010: 6" Flared Bit Celt. St. Clair Co, IL. Brown PorphyryEst. US$550-US$650
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2 7/8" Quad. White Co, IN. Thin. Nicely patinated: 2 7/8" Quad. White Co, IN. Thin. Nicely patinated Hornstone. Impact to tip. Ex-Ron Comer
0011: 2 7/8" Quad. White Co, IN. Thin. Nicely patinatedEst. US$150-US$200
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2 3/4" Dovetail. KY. Glossy Hornstone. Ex-Dr. John: 2 3/4" Dovetail. KY. Glossy Hornstone. Ex-Dr. John Ryan. Jackson COA
0012: 2 3/4" Dovetail. KY. Glossy Hornstone. Ex-Dr. JohnEst. US$150-US$250
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3 3/16" Archaic Teardrop Knife. Northern Iowa. Motley: 3 3/16" Archaic Teardrop Knife. Northern Iowa. Red and gold Hixton Chert. Very thin, with almost uniface back and detailed edgework. Very good condition. Rogers and Motley COAs
0013: 3 3/16" Archaic Teardrop Knife. Northern Iowa. MotleyEst. US$250-US$400
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Book: Ft. Ancient Ohio (Warren Moorehead, 1890). Rare: Book: Ft. Ancient Ohio (Warren Moorehead, 1890). Rare 1st Edition in very good condition
0014: Book: Ft. Ancient Ohio (Warren Moorehead, 1890). RareEst. US$100-US$120
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Book: Indians of the Lake Erie Basin by Raymond: Book: Indians of the Lake Erie Basin by Raymond Vietzen. 1965 1st Edition. Fine condition with dust cover
0015: Book: Indians of the Lake Erie Basin by RaymondEst. US$60-US$100
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3 Superb Neolithic Uniface Blades found in England.: 3 Superb examples of Neolithic Uniface Blades found in England. 4 1/4"-4 1/2". All museum quality with pronounced pressure flaking on edge. A variety of cherts. 5000-10000 BC. Ex-Mike Johnson.
0016: 3 Superb Neolithic Uniface Blades found in England.Est. US$450-US$600
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1 5/8" Caddo Hayes Point. AR. Very well made of red: 1 5/8" Caddo Hayes Point. AR. Very well made of red Kiamichi Chert. Cricket base. G10. Featured on back cover of Auction Catalog
0017: 1 5/8" Caddo Hayes Point. AR. Very well made of redEst. US$400-US$600
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1 13/16" Caddo Hayes Point. Brown chert. Cricket base.: 1 13/16" Caddo Hayes Point. Brown chert. Cricket base. G10, well made
0018: 1 13/16" Caddo Hayes Point. Brown chert. Cricket base.Est. US$300-US$400
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Wonderful 3 3/4" Arizona Raised Ridge Hohokam Axe. Ex-: Wonderful 3 3/4" Arizona Raised Ridge Hohokam Axe. Excellent symmetry. Highly polished black Hardstone. Very fine condition. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy
0019: Wonderful 3 3/4" Arizona Raised Ridge Hohokam Axe. Ex-Est. US$500-US$600
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Large 2 1/2" Cone. Ross Co, OH. Colorful, nicely: Large 2 1/2" Cone. Ross Co, OH. Colorful, nicely polished Granite. Fine condition, excellent symmetry
0021: Large 2 1/2" Cone. Ross Co, OH. Colorful, nicelyEst. US$300-US$400
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6 1/2" Double Notched Winged Bannerstone. Ex-Earl: 6 1/2" Double Notched Winged Bannerstone. St. Joseph Co, IN. Very fine banded Slate example. Excellent symmetry, finely made. Ex-Nick Cooksey, Earl Townsend (1535), V.E. Ladd, Don Boudeman.
0024: 6 1/2" Double Notched Winged Bannerstone. Ex-EarlEst. US$3,000-US$4,000