Morphy Auctions Sat, May 17th 2014 Auction 2014-05-17 Auction - 190 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
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The "Parks" Porphyry Popeye Birdstone.Ross Blade.Pipe.
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Denver, PA, United States
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Morphy Auctions Sat, May 17th 2014 Auction

Morphy?s May 17 Prehistoric American Artifacts Auction presents a world-class rarity: the celebrated Parks Birdstone Also featured: Hopewell ceremonial Ross blade, bannerstones, points, game stones One of the world?s five finest prehistoric birdstones occupies the top roost in Morphy?s May 17 auction of superior-quality, vetted and fully warranted prehistoric American artifacts. Known as the Parks Birdstone, the celebrated artifact estimated to be around 2,500 years old has remained in the same family since 1951, when it was discovered in a plowed field in DeKalb County, Indiana. It ended up in the collection of renowned collector Cameron Parks, hence the name ?Parks Birdstone.? ?Top birdstones have sold privately for $800,000 to $900,000. Because of its mystical and unique blue halo, the Parks Birdstone should set a world record price on May 17th ? not only for a birdstone, but also for any North American prehistoric art object,? said John Mark Clark, the department head and specialist who is supervising the auction. Another premier entry is an 8-inch-long translucent orange kaolin flint Ross blade from the Hopewell culture that flourished along rivers in the northeastern and Midwestern United States from 200 BC to 500 AD. An exalted ceremonial piece, the blade is described by Clark as ?exotic ceremonial regalia, so rare it would have been reserved for only the most elite. Now, many centuries later, it is still a prize suitable for only the most select, high-end collection.? The Ross blade is expected to make in excess of $200,000. Trophy game stones or, ?discoidals,? are well represented in the auction. An exquisite, double-cupped example displays impeccable balance and form, while other highly desirable discoidals include one of red and white "flint" with highly polished cups, three exquisite Jersey Bluff-style quartz discs and several of Cahokia style.
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Agate Basin Spear: Transitional Paleo. 10,500 - 8000 B.P. Henderson, Co., Illinois. Burlington chert. Very well made example of this early projectile. Thin aerodynamic, with perfect symmetry. Interesting color band
0001: Agate Basin SpearEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Pottery Bottle.: Mississippian 1100-600 B.P. Shell Tempered Pottery. A large Crosono swirl bottle with flared neck, decorated in the rare “red on buff†style. Typical neck use wear which has worn away part
0002: Pottery Bottle.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Three Quarter Groove Axe.: Archaic 7000 - 6000 B.P. Boone Co., Iowa. Speckled granite. Classic example of an Iowa square axe. With a well-polished and defined groove. Bit has several chips and general wear. Size 4 - 3/4" x 2"
0003: Three Quarter Groove Axe.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Caddo "Bailey" Bowl.: 800 - 600 B.P. Caddo pottery executed in the "Bailey" style exhibit some of the most delicate and thin walled vessels made in prehistoric America. This fine bowl goes beyond the normal quality, as it
0004: Caddo "Bailey" Bowl.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000
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Apple Creek Point.: Late Woodland 1,700 - 1,500 B.P. Clark Co., Missouri. Pink Burlington chert. Very thinly made from a beautiful pink material. Size L. 3 - 3/4" x W. 1 - 1/4" x TH. 1/4".
0005: Apple Creek Point.Est. US$300-US$400
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Mississippian Era Chisel.: 1300 - 400 B.P. Hardin Co., Tennessee. Camden chert. This tool retains an ancient organic polish, Probably from wood working. Size L. 6 - 7/8" x W. 2 - 1/4" x TH. 3/4".
0006: Mississippian Era Chisel.Est. US$300-US$500
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Allen Co., Indiana. Slate, rough. Size 3 - 1/8".
0007: Pendant.Est. US$150-US$250
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Sedalia Point: Mid-late archaic. 5,000-3,000 B.P. Pike County, Illinois. Avon chert. Blue speckles swirl through this beautiful example of patinated Avon chert. Nice balance and sharp tip highlight this spear.
0008: Sedalia PointEst. US$500-US$700
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Notch Based Dovetail Point.: Early Archaic 10,000 - 7,000 B.P. Butler Co., Missouri. Chocolate Hornstone with cream banding. Notched base dovetails represent one of the rarest varieties in this point style. This point features a
0009: Notch Based Dovetail Point.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Side Notch Point.: Early Archaic 10000 - 8000 B.P. Found near Joplin, Missouri. Burlington chert. From the Marion Dickson Collection, one of the early founders of the famous Dickson Mounds complex in Central Illinois.
0010: Side Notch Point.Est. US$300-US$400
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Bifacial Blade.: Paleo/ Archaic 10,000 - 7,000 B.P. Found near Alya, Crook County Wyoming. Spanish Diggings Quartzite. Gargantuan percussion flakes dip into the center of this huge biface, making the center thinner
0011: Bifacial Blade.Est. US$2,000-US$4,000
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Cobbs Knife.: Early Archaic 9000 - 6000 B.P. Pike Co., Illinois. Burlington Chert. Heavily patinated Burlington chert knife, featuring a nicely worked, bulbous, rounded base. Size L. 5 - 13/16" x W. 2 - 1/8".
0012: Cobbs Knife.Est. US$800-US$1,000
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Dickson Spear.: 2500 - 1600 B.P. Woodland. Anglum, Missouri. Heat treated Boone Co., Chert. A monumental example made glossy and colorful from ancient heat treating of the preform.. Dickson's over 7 inches are quite
0013: Dickson Spear.Est. US$6,000-US$8,000
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Smith Blade.: Archaic period 7000 - 4000 B.P. St. Clair Co., Wo. This is one of the largest perfect Smith Blades on record. Made of patinated Burlington chert, it features perfectly balanced notches and ears as
0014: Smith Blade.Est. US$7,000-US$10,000
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Lavenna Blade.: Woodland Mississippian. B.P. Found near Shillington, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Jasper. This is a large example of this transitional form. Beautiful cortextural colors are visible on
0015: Lavenna Blade.Est. US$200-US$300
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Gorget.: Cameron Parks Collection. Kalamazoo Co., Missouri. Slate, damaged on two corners. Size 3 - 3/4".
0016: Gorget.Est. US$150-US$250
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Lot of 3: Hardstone Celts.: Woodland 3000 -13000 B.P. Green hard stone in the granite family. All three exhibit remnants of pecking and grinding as well as polished spots along the bit surfaces. Size Longest: 5" x 2 - 1/2".
0017: Lot of 3: Hardstone Celts.Est. US$300-US$500
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Angostura Point.: Early to Middle Archaic 8,800 - 7,500 B.P. Lewis Co., Missouri. Boone Co., chert. Gorgeous shades of purple swirl throughout this outstanding example of Boone Co., chert. This skillfully chipped
0018: Angostura Point.Est. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Pottery Bottle.: Caddo Culture 1100-600 B.P. A solid bottle featuring a wonderful Haley engraving style. Several chips on rim. Size H. 8 - 3/4" x 5 - 3/4" Dia.
0019: Pottery Bottle.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Disk Pipe.: Woodland 3,000 - 1,300 B.P. Old label says found in Mill Cook County, South Dakota. When Catlinite gets smoked through the years the color washes out to a lighter orange hue. As evidenced by the
0020: Disk Pipe.Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Human "Rattlehead" Pottery Bowl.: Mississippian 1000 - 6000 B.P. Likely origin Arkansas. Inside the massive head on this bowl are small pellets placed there by the ancient maker. The true function of these pellets is unknown, but the
0021: Human "Rattlehead" Pottery Bowl.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Dovetail St. Charles.: Early Archaic 9,500 - 8,000 B.P. Tama Co., Iowa. Burlington chert. Nicely ground base and well balanced notches. Overall excellent condition. Size L. 4 - 1/8" x W. 1 -7/16" x TH. 5/16".
0022: Dovetail St. Charles.Est. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Angostura Point.: Early - middle Archaic 8800 - 7500 B.P. Likely origin Iowa. Burlington chert. Exceptional workmanship on this early projectile. Thin cross section, with a tiny chip on one ear and on one basal side.
0023: Angostura Point.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. DeKalb Co., Indiana. Slate, rough. Size 4 - 3/4".
0024: Pendant.Est. US$150-US$250
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