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4 1/2" Woodland Stemmed Knife - Summit Co., Ohio - from nicely patinated Hornstone. Bennett COA.

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 581)

4 1/2" Woodland Stemmed Knife found in Summit Co., Ohio made from nicely patinated Hornstone. Comes with a Bennett COA.

2 13/16" Archaic Thebes Bevel made from heavily patinated Flint Ridge found in Franklin Co., OH

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 581)

2 13/16" Archaic Thebes Bevel made from heavily patinated Flint Ridge Flint found in Franklin Co., Ohio. Ex. Rob Dills collection.

2 5/8" Button Base Dovetail made from high-quality Flint Ridge found in Ohio.

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 581)

2 5/8" Button Base Dovetail made from high-quality Flint Ridge Flint found in Ohio.

Thin for size! Large, 4 1/8" Thebes found in Ohio that is heavily patinated. Comes with a Davis COA

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 581)

Thin for size! Large, 4 1/8" Thebes found in Ohio that is heavily patinated. Ex. Hayward Brooks collection. Comes with a Davis COA.

2 1/2" Archaic Thebes found in Pickaway Co., Ohio.

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 581)

2 1/2" Archaic Thebes found in Pickaway Co., Ohio.

Large 4 1/2" Cornernotch Knife found in Sumter Co., Florida that is well patinated.

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 581)

Large 4 1/2" Cornernotch Knife found in Sumter Co., Florida that is well patinated.

4 1/2" Dover Flint Adena found in Chatham Co., Tennessee. Ex. Leon Balukas.

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 581)

4 1/2" Dover Flint Adena found in Chatham Co., Tennessee. Ex. Leon Balukas.

3 3/4" heavily patinated Dovetail made from attractive Coshocton Flint found in Crawford Co., Ohio.

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 581)

3 3/4" heavily patinated Dovetail made from attractive Coshocton Flint found in Crawford Co., Ohio. Ex. Fred Fisher, Scott Yerkes, Scott Swanger collections.

Pair of Intrusive Mountain points, both are 1 5/8". Made from Flint Ridge, - Wayne Co., Ohio.

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 581)

Pair of Intrusive Mountain points, both are 1 5/8". Made from Flint Ridge Flint, found in Wayne Co., Ohio. Ex. Hooks collection.

Rare style and area! 4 1/2" "Whale Tail" style Bannerstone found in Warren, Rhode Island.

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 581)

Rare style and area! 4 1/2" "Whale Tail" style Bannerstone found in Warren, Rhode Island from the old E. M. Buckingham collection. This is a highly collectible artifact!

2 1/2" Flint Ridge Dovetail found in Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. Pertus collection. Bennett COA.

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 581)

2 1/2" Flint Ridge Flint Dovetail found in Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. Pertus collection. Comes with a Bennett COA.

5 1/8" Flint Celt that is nicely polished from the Ben Townsend collection. Comes with a Davis COA.

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 581)

5 1/8" Flint Celt that is nicely polished from the Ben Townsend collection. Comes with a Davis COA.

3 1/8" Archaic Thebes Bevel found in Montgomery Co., Ohio.

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 581)

3 1/8" Archaic Thebes Bevel found in Montgomery Co., Ohio.

3 1/16" well patinated Kirk Serrated Knife found in Levy Co., Florida.

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 581)

3 1/16" well patinated Kirk Serrated Knife found in Levy Co., Florida.

3 7/16" Heavy Duty made from Flint Ridge found in Richland Co., Ohio. Bennett COA.

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 581)

3 7/16" Heavy Duty made from Flint Ridge Flint found in Richland Co., Ohio. Comes with a Bennett COA.

2 7/8" Adena Knife made from beautiful high-quality Flint Ridge found in Ohio.

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 581)

2 7/8" Adena Knife made from beautiful high-quality Flint Ridge Flint found in Ohio.

2 3/4" Archaic Thebes Bevel that is heavily patinated found in Marion Co., Ohio.

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 581)

2 3/4" Archaic Thebes Bevel that is heavily patinated found in Marion Co., Ohio.

3 3/4" Flint Ridge Beveled Knife found in Ohio. Ex. Jason Hanna collection. Bennett COA.

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 581)

3 3/4" Flint Ridge Flint Beveled Knife found in Ohio. Ex. Jason Hanna collection. Comes with a Bennett COA.

5 5/8" well styled classic shaped Adze found in Wood Co., Ohio.

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 581)

5 5/8" well styled classic shaped Adze found in Wood Co., Ohio.

3 7/8" uniquely shaped banded slate Pendant which appears to have been. Found in Ohio.

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 581)

3 7/8" uniquely shaped banded slate Pendant which appears to have been salvaged from a larger piece in ancient times. Found in Ohio.

3 7/8" thin Hornstone Blade found in Floyd Co., Indiana. Ex. Donnie Sailor.

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 581)

3 7/8" thin Hornstone Blade found in Floyd Co., Indiana. Ex. Donnie Sailor. From the collection of Len Weidner.

3 5/8" Flint Ridge Chalcedony Thebes - Paulding Co., Ohio. Ex. Van Steen, Schleich, Yerkes, Swanger.

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 581)

3 5/8" Flint Ridge Chalcedony Thebes found in Paulding Co., Ohio. Ex. Van Steen, Schleich, Yerkes, Scott Swanger.

Early Archaic Stemmed made from beautiful material found in Alachua Co., Florida.

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 581)

Early Archaic Stemmed made from beautiful material with an apiculated tip and nice micro-serrations on edges found in Alachua Co., Florida.

2 3/16" Marion made from attractive heat-treated Agatized coral found in Hillsborough Co., Florida.

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 581)

2 3/16" Marion made from attractive heat-treated Agatized coral found in Hillsborough Co., Florida.

Big! 6 1/2" Oceola Knife that is heavily patinated found in Wisconsin. Not broken and glued.

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 581)

Big! 6 1/2" Oceola Knife that is heavily patinated found in Wisconsin. There is an inclusion line in the Flint at the base, it is not broken and glued.

Colorful 3" Flint Ridge Cache Blade found on Flint Ridge, Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. Jack Hooks.

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 581)

Colorful 3" Flint Ridge Flint Cache Blade found on Flint Ridge, Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. Jack Hooks.

2 3/4" Decatur Fractured Base found near Cleves, Hamilton Co., Ohio. Ex. Clyde Theler collection.

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 581)

2 3/4" Decatur Fractured Base found near Cleves, Hamilton Co., Ohio. Ex. Clyde Theler collection. From the collection of Len Weidner.

2 5/8" Transitional Paleo made from Coshocton Flint found on the Reminger farm, Crawford Co., Ohio.

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 581)

2 5/8" Transitional Paleo made from Coshocton Flint found on the Reminger farm, Sandusky Township, Crawford Co., Ohio. From the collection of Len Weidner.

3 3/16" Triangular Fort Ancient Knife made from beautifully mottled Coshocton - Marion Co., Ohio.

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 581)

3 3/16" Triangular Fort Ancient Knife made from beautifully mottled Coshocton Flint with a nice blue lightning line found in Marion Co., Ohio. Ex. Dean Driskill collection. From the collection of Len Weidner.

3 1/4" slate Butterfly Bannerstone found in Ohio that is broken and salvaged by prehistoric man.

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 581)

3 1/4" slate Butterfly Bannerstone found in Ohio that is broken and salvaged by prehistoric man. Excellent patina on this study piece. Ex. Norm Dunn, Jack Hooks collections.

2 15/16" Thebes E-Notch - Licking Co., Ohio - attractive multi-colored Flint Ridge. Bennett COA.

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 581)

2 15/16" Thebes E-Notch found in Licking Co., Ohio made from attractive multi-colored Flint Ridge Flint. Comes with a Bennett COA.

4 3/4" long 3/4 grooved granite Axe found in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 581)

4 3/4" long 3/4 grooved granite Axe found in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.

Well made and heavily patinated 3 1/2" Blade found in Hillsborough Co., Florida.

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 581)

Well made and heavily patinated 3 1/2" Blade found in Hillsborough Co., Florida.

4 5/16" beautifully polished Hardstone Celt found in Ohio. One small nick to bit that is ancient.

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 581)

4 5/16" beautifully polished Hardstone Celt found in Ohio. One small nick to bit that is ancient.

7 7/8" large Hardstone Celt found near Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. Ex. Gilbert Dilley, Rob Dills.

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 581)

7 7/8" large Hardstone Celt found near Akron, Summit Co., Ohio. Ex. Gilbert Dilley, Rob Dills collections.

"Indians of the Lake Erie Basin or Lost Nations" by Col. Raymond C. Vietzen.

Lot #35a (Sale Order 36 of 581)

"Indians of the Lake Erie Basin or Lost Nations" by Col. Raymond C. Vietzen.

"The Fort Ancient Aspect: Its Cultural and Chronological Position in Mississippi Valley Archaeology"

Lot #35b (Sale Order 37 of 581)

"The Fort Ancient Aspect: Its Cultural and Chronological Position in Mississippi Valley Archaeology" by James Bennett Griffin.

Group of approximately 36 flaked projectile points, knives and tools collected by James Brown - Ohio

Lot #36 (Sale Order 38 of 581)

Group of approximately 36 flaked projectile points, knives and tools collected by James Brown in northeastern Ohio. Largest is 2 1/2".

Set of 17 Fort Ancient Triangle points found by James Brown in and around Huron Co., Ohio.

Lot #37 (Sale Order 39 of 581)

Set of 17 Fort Ancient Triangle points found by James Brown in and around Huron Co., Ohio. Largest is 2".

Large group of approximately 31 assorted arrowheads and knives collected by James Brown - Ohio.

Lot #38 (Sale Order 40 of 581)

Large group of approximately 31 assorted arrowheads and knives collected by James Brown in northeastern Ohio. Largest is 3".

Nice group of 31 triangular arrowheads collected by James Brown in various counties in Ohio.

Lot #39 (Sale Order 41 of 581)

Nice group of 31 triangular arrowheads collected by James Brown in various counties in Ohio.

Nice group of approximately 48 Triangle points collected around Erie Co., Ohio by James Brown.

Lot #40 (Sale Order 42 of 581)

Nice group of approximately 48 Triangle points collected in and around Erie Co., Ohio by James Brown.

Large assortment of late Woodland tools found in and around Erie Co., Ohio by the late James Brown.

Lot #41 (Sale Order 43 of 581)

Large assortment of late Woodland tools found in and around Erie Co., Ohio by the late James Brown.

Very large assortment of Pipe Creek chert tools - around Erie Co., Ohio by the late James Brown.

Lot #42 (Sale Order 44 of 581)

Very large assortment of Pipe Creek chert tools found in and around Erie Co., Ohio by the late James Brown.

Very large assortment of scrapers made from Pipe Creek chert found in and around Erie Co., Ohio .

Lot #43 (Sale Order 45 of 581)

Very large assortment of scrapers made from Pipe Creek chert found in and around Erie Co., Ohio by the late James Brown.

Large group of damaged field found slate artifacts from the Erie Co., Ohio area.

Lot #44 (Sale Order 46 of 581)

Large group of damaged field found slate artifacts from the Erie Co., Ohio area collected by the late James Brown.

Rare Ohio pottery! 7 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide pottery vessel found by Earl S. Beatty in Huron Co.,

Lot #45 (Sale Order 47 of 581)

Rare Ohio pottery! 7 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide pottery vessel found by Earl S. Beatty in Huron Co., Ohio on the Vermillion River near the town of Wakeman in 1955. Ex. Len Weidner, James Brown collections.

4 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide pottery vessel that has been glued back together found in Hickman, KY.

Lot #46 (Sale Order 48 of 581)

4 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide pottery vessel that has been glued back together found in Hickman, Kentucky. Still makes a unique display item.

Group of historic era artifacts including gunflints, metal projectile points and spent musket balls.

Lot #47 (Sale Order 49 of 581)

Group of historic era artifacts including gunflints, metal projectile points and spent musket balls.

Pair of half restored Bannerstones found in Athens and Seneca Co., Ohio. Collection of James Brown.

Lot #48 (Sale Order 50 of 581)

Pair of half restored Bannerstones found in Athens and Seneca Co., Ohio. From the collection of the late James Brown.

Sale highlight! 4 1/4" long Atlatl dart foreshaft in the original hafting attached with pitch -, NM.

Lot #49 (Sale Order 51 of 581)

Sale highlight! 4 1/4" long Atlatl dart foreshaft with a beautiful chalcedony projectile point in the original hafting attached with pitch found in a dry cave in Sandoval Co., New Mexico by Cynthia Miller. This is an exceptionally rare, hard-to-find perishable artifact.

One of a kind set! Collection of old fold-out maps from William C. Mills. This is not a bound edit

Lot #50 (Sale Order 52 of 581)

One of a kind set! Collection of old fold-out maps from William C. Mills. This is not a bound edition, but the covers are tied to keep the set together. Very old!

Very rare! Hardbound, Second edition, 1833 "American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West"

Lot #51 (Sale Order 53 of 581)

Very rare! Hardbound, Second edition, 1833 "American Antiquities and Discoveries in the West" by Josiah Priest. Pages do have foxing. From the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Nice hardbound edition of "Survey of Ohio Fluted Points" by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Lot #52 (Sale Order 54 of 581)

Nice hardbound edition of "Survey of Ohio Fluted Points" by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, May 1960. Excellent condition. Pages do have foxing. From the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hardbound book "The Antiquarian" first edition, published in 1897. The spine/cover are taped.

Lot #53 (Sale Order 55 of 581)

Hardbound book "The Antiquarian" first edition, published in 1897. The spine/cover are taped on the outside to secure it, however all the pages are still nicely attached and not much foxing. From the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hardcover book "Indian Basketry" by George Horton James. Second edition, 1902.Very good condition.

Lot #54 (Sale Order 56 of 581)

Hardcover book "Indian Basketry" by George Horton James. Second edition, 1902. Book is in very good condition considering its age. Some wear on the spine corners, no foxing on pages. From the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hardbound book "Archaeologica Americana" by William Manning, 1820. Still in very good condition.

Lot #55 (Sale Order 57 of 581)

Hardbound book "Archaeologica Americana" by William Manning, 1820. Still in very good condition considering the age. Some foxing. Does have some foldout maps. Pages do have foxing. From the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hard to find first edition! Only 500 copies printed! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" vol.

Lot #56 (Sale Order 58 of 581)

Hard to find first edition! Only 500 copies printed! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" volume 2 by William C. Mills. First edition, 1917. Hardbound, very good condition.

Hard to find autographed by author first edition! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" volume

Lot #57 (Sale Order 59 of 581)

Hard to find autographed by author first edition! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" volume 1 by William C. Mills. First edition, 1907. Hardbound, very good condition. A cornerstone book in the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hard to find first edition! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" volume 4 by William C. Mills.

Lot #58 (Sale Order 60 of 581)

Hard to find first edition! "Certain Mounds and Village Sites in Ohio" volume 4 by William C. Mills. First edition, 1926. Hardbound, very good condition.

Spiral-bound edition of "Prehistoric Pottery of the Eastern United States" by James B. Griffin.

Lot #59 (Sale Order 61 of 581)

Spiral-bound edition of "Prehistoric Pottery of the Eastern United States" by James B. Griffin. From the personal library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Rare hard to find book that has been nicely rebound! "Explorations of the Aboriginal Remains of TN"

Lot #60 (Sale Order 62 of 581)

Rare hard to find book that has been nicely rebound! "Explorations of the Aboriginal Remains of Tennessee" by Joseph Jones, M. D. Published in 1876. Pages are in very good condition. From the personal library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Original set of "Stone Age in North America" volumes one and two by Moorehead. First edition, 1910.

Lot #61 (Sale Order 63 of 581)

Original set of "Stone Age in North America" volumes one and two by Moorehead. First edition, 1910. Volume 1 is in decent condition. Volume 2 is in poor condition. Still a very rare set to come across.

Exceptional condition! "Archaeological Atlas of Ohio" by William C. Mills. This hardbound book.

Lot #62 (Sale Order 64 of 581)

Exceptional condition! "Archaeological Atlas of Ohio" by William C. Mills. This hardbound book, first edition, published in 1914 is in excellent shape. Only five hundred of these books were printed.

Pair of old books including an 1887 "Description and rules for the management of the Springfield rif

Lot #63 (Sale Order 65 of 581)

Pair of old books including in 1887 first edition of "Description and rules for the management of the Springfield rifle Carbine and Army revolvers, caliber 45" printed by the ordinance department Washington government printing office. And the "1887 annual report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution". From the personal library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

Hard to find 1916 first edition! "Some aboriginal sites on green River, Kentucky ... lower Ohio Ri

Lot #64 (Sale Order 66 of 581)

Hard to find 1916 first edition! This hardbound book is incredibly great condition. "Some aboriginal sites on green River, Kentucky – certain aboriginal sites and lower Ohio River - additional investigation on Mississippi River" by Clarence B. Moore. From the personal book library collection of the late noted author Lar Hothem

Two-volume set of "American Antiquarian" in excellent condition published in 1879 /1881.

Lot #64a (Sale Order 67 of 581)

Two-volume set of "American Antiquarian" in excellent condition published in 1879 /1881. Both first editions. Excellent condition. This is in early reference to American Indians and artifacts and was a cornerstone set in the personal book collection library of the late noted author Lar Hothem.

2 13/16" Adena made from colorful Flint Ridge found in Ohio.

Lot #65 (Sale Order 68 of 581)

2 13/16" Adena made from colorful Flint Ridge Flint found in Ohio.

2 13/16" banded slate Pendant found in Huron Co., Ohio Finder lightly engraved his initials.

Lot #66 (Sale Order 69 of 581)

2 13/16" banded slate Pendant found in Huron Co., Ohio it appears the finder lightly engraved his initials on the reverse side.

Rare style! 3 11/16" Lozenge Knife - chocolate colored Coshocton Flin t- Coshocton Co., Ohio. COA.

Lot #67 (Sale Order 70 of 581)

Rare style! 3 11/16" Lozenge Knife made from heavily patinated chocolate colored Coshocton Flint found in Coshocton Co., Ohio. Comes with a Bennett Micro-Photo COA.

2 13/16" Archaic Thebes E-Notch found in Ohio made from nicely patinated Flint Ridge. COA.

Lot #68 (Sale Order 71 of 581)

2 13/16" Archaic Thebes E-Notch found in Ohio made from nicely patinated Flint Ridge Flint with good mineral deposits on surface. Ex. Rob Dills collection. Comes with a Bennett Micro-Photo COA.

2 5/8" Flint Ridge Hopewell found in Licking Co., Ohio. Unique one-sided unifacial resharpening.

Lot #69 (Sale Order 72 of 581)

2 5/8" Flint Ridge Flint Hopewell found in Licking Co., Ohio. Unique one-sided unifacial resharpening.

Exceptionally nice and well polished 3" Hematite Celt found in Logan Co., Ohio in 1994. Ex. Wakefiel

Lot #70 (Sale Order 73 of 581)

Exceptionally nice and well polished 3" Hematite Celt found in Logan Co., Ohio in 1994. Ex. Wakefield collection.

1 3/4" banded slate Bannerstone found in Athens Co., Ohio. Ex. Hooks collection.

Lot #71 (Sale Order 74 of 581)

1 3/4" banded slate Bannerstone found in Athens Co., Ohio. Ex. Hooks collection.

3 3/16" Coshocton Flint Dovetail found in Ashland Co., Ohio. Personal find of Lar Hothem, pictured!

Lot #72 (Sale Order 75 of 581)

3 3/16" Coshocton Flint Dovetail found in Ashland Co., Ohio. Personal find of Lar Hothem, pictured in his book "Ancient Art of Ohio"page 50.

3 7/16" Adena Cache Blade - quality Flint Ridge - nice flaking - Licking Co., Ohio. Bennett COA.

Lot #73 (Sale Order 76 of 581)

3 7/16" Adena Cache Blade made from quality Flint Ridge Flint with nice flaking found in Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. Sherrill Newell. Comes with a Bennett COA.

2 7/8" Tubular Bannerstone made from nicely banded slate found in Ohio. Ex. Jim Hovan collection.

Lot #74 (Sale Order 77 of 581)

2 7/8" Tubular Bannerstone made from nicely banded slate found in Ohio. Ex. Jim Hovan collection.

2 7/8" Notched Base Bevel that is well patinated found in Stark Co., Ohio.

Lot #75 (Sale Order 78 of 581)

2 7/8" Notched Base Bevel that is well patinated found in Stark Co., Ohio. From the collection of Len Weidner.

10 1/4" long heavily patinated Roller Pestle found in Fairfield Co., Ohio.

Lot #76 (Sale Order 79 of 581)

10 1/4" long heavily patinated Roller Pestle found in Fairfield Co., Ohio.

4 3/4" Hardstone full grooved Archaic Axe found in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio that is very nicely styled. CO

Lot #77 (Sale Order 80 of 581)

4 3/4" Hardstone full grooved Archaic Axe found in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio that is very nicely styled and well polished. Comes with a Bennett COA.

4 3/16" Expanded Base Drill found in Ontario Canada. Ex. Kirk Whaley collection.

Lot #78 (Sale Order 81 of 581)

4 3/16" Expanded Base Drill found in Ontario Canada. Ex. Kirk Whaley collection.

4 3/16" Hopewell Blade made from pink and cream-colored Flint Ridge found in Perry Co., Ohio.

Lot #79 (Sale Order 82 of 581)

4 3/16" Hopewell Blade made from pink and cream-colored Flint Ridge Flint found in Perry Co., Ohio. Nicely flaked and style.

Heavily patinated 4" long 3/4 grooved Axe found in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio.

Lot #80 (Sale Order 83 of 581)

Heavily patinated 4" long 3/4 grooved Axe found in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio.

19 Volumes of "Ohio Archaeologist", various issues from Jan. 1965- July 1969.

Lot #80a (Sale Order 84 of 581)

19 Volumes of "Ohio Archaeologist", various issues from Jan. 1965- July 1969.

16 issues of "Artifacts Magazine" 1978-1981.

Lot #80b (Sale Order 85 of 581)

16 issues of "Artifacts Magazine" 1978-1981.

3 3/8" Bi-Concave Gorget - gray Hardstone, found in the vicinity of Bone Gap, Wabash Co., Illinois.

Lot #81 (Sale Order 86 of 581)

3 3/8" Bi-Concave Gorget made from gray Hardstone, found in the vicinity of Bone Gap, Wabash Co., Illinois. Ex. Jim Perkin, Rusty Flener Collections. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

3 1/8" Hopewell Bar Gorget made from Shale, found in Champaign Co., Ohio. Ex. Eric Wagner.

Lot #82 (Sale Order 87 of 581)

3 1/8" Hopewell Bar Gorget made from Shale, found in Champaign Co., Ohio. Ex. Eric Wagner Collection. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

Classic style 3 3/8" Adena Quadraconcave Gorget found in Richland Co., Ohio. Ex. Rob Dills, Kowinsk

Lot #83 (Sale Order 88 of 581)

Classic style 3 3/8" Adena Quadraconcave Gorget made from green and black Banded Slate with "worm tracks", found in Richland Co., Ohio. Ex. Rob Dills, Mike Kowinski Collections. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

3 13/16" Hopewell Rectangular Pendant - Wood Co., Ohio. Tallies on two sides. Pictured.

Lot #84 (Sale Order 89 of 581)

3 13/16" Hopewell Rectangular Pendant made from Banded Slate, found in Wood Co., Ohio by Paul Hartman. Tallies on two sides are very worn down. Pictured in Who's Who #8, page 116 and Ohio Archaeologist, Volume 56, #4, page 46. Ex. Paul Hartman, Norm Dunn, Jack Hooks, Ron Helman, Rick Waibel (#657) Collections. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

3 1/2" Glacial Kame Bi-pointed Gorget - Huron Co., Ohio. Ex. Wehrle, Grimm, Hanna. Davis COA.

Lot #85 (Sale Order 90 of 581)

3 1/2" Glacial Kame Bi-pointed Gorget made from brown and black Banded Slate, found in Huron Co., Ohio. Ex. August Wehrle (#990W), Elmer Grimm, Jason Hanna Collections. Comes with a Davis COA. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

4 11/16" Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant. Scioto Co., Ohio. Comes with a Jackson COA.

Lot #86 (Sale Order 91 of 581)

4 11/16" Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant made from green and black Banded Slate. Found in or near Lucasville, Scioto Co., Ohio. Comes with a Jackson COA. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

4" Hopewell Expanded Center Gorgetfound in Muskingum Co., Ohio. Ex. Rocky Faletti (#3524/136).

Lot #87 (Sale Order 92 of 581)

4" Hopewell Expanded Center Gorget made from green and black Banded Slate, found in Muskingum Co., Ohio. Ex. Rocky Faletti (#3524/136) Collection. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

2 3/16" Miniature Triangular Pendant made from green and gray Banded Slate, found in the Ohio area.

Lot #88 (Sale Order 93 of 581)

2 3/16" Miniature Triangular Pendant made from green and gray Banded Slate, found in the Ohio area. Ex. Raymond Vietzen, Jerry Wall (#53) Collections. From the well known collection of the late David L. Root. This artifact will be pictured in the upcoming book "The David L. Root collection" that comes out in early 2021!

4 5/8" Hornstone Turkeytail - Brown Co., Ohio. Ex. Swanger. Partain & Bennett COA's. Pictured.

Lot #89 (Sale Order 94 of 581)

4 5/8" Hornstone Turkeytail found in Brown Co., Ohio that is nicely patinated. Ex. Scott Swanger collection.Comes with Partain and Bennett COA's. Pictured in Who's Who #12.

3 9/16" Flint Ridge Paleo Blade found in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Ex. Herman Cull collection.

Lot #90 (Sale Order 95 of 581)

3 9/16" Flint Ridge Flint Paleo Blade found in Fort Recovery, Ohio. Ex. Herman Cull collection.

Thin for size 3 13/16" Cornernotch with restoration to 1/4" at tip. Found in Massac Co., Illinois.

Lot #91 (Sale Order 96 of 581)

Thin for size and heavily patinated 3 13/16" Cornernotch with restoration to 1/4" at tip. Found in Massac Co., Illinois. From the collection of Len Weidner.

3 7/16" Flint Ridge Adena found in Ohio.

Lot #92 (Sale Order 97 of 581)

3 7/16" Flint Ridge Flint Adena found in Ohio.

2 7/8" Coshocton Flint Expanded Base Drill found in Delaware Co., Ohio.

Lot #93 (Sale Order 98 of 581)

2 7/8" Coshocton Flint Expanded Base Drill found in Delaware Co., Ohio.

3 13/16" Paleo Lanceolate with nicely ground lower edges found near the Scioto River, Ohio.

Lot #94 (Sale Order 99 of 581)

3 13/16" Paleo Lanceolate with nicely ground lower edges found near the Scioto River, Ohio.

3 1/2" Archaic Knife with incredible flaking made from Carter Cave Flint. Found in Scioto Co., Ohio.

Lot #95 (Sale Order 100 of 581)

3 1/2" Archaic Knife with incredible flaking made from Carter Cave Flint. Found in Scioto Co., Ohio. Ex. Hooks collection.

4" Hardin that is nicely Beveled with great edge serrations found in Cooper Co., Missouri

Lot #96 (Sale Order 101 of 581)

4" Hardin that is nicely Beveled with great edge serrations found in Cooper Co., Missouri. From the collection of Len Weidner.

2 11/16" nicely Beveled Archaic Thebes made from Hornstone found in Ohio.

Lot #97 (Sale Order 102 of 581)

2 11/16" nicely Beveled Archaic Thebes made from Hornstone found in Ohio.

2 1/2" Large Base Dovetail made of Crooksville Flint found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Simms, Jack Hooks

Lot #98 (Sale Order 103 of 581)

2 1/2" Large Base Dovetail made of Crooksville Flint found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Walter Simms, Jack Hooks collections.

2 1/8" by 2 3/8" Butterfly Bannerstone half that is broken and salvaged by prehistoric man.

Lot #99 (Sale Order 104 of 581)

2 1/8" by 2 3/8" Butterfly Bannerstone half that is broken and salvaged by prehistoric man who drilled a hole to make it a Pendant. Great patina on this excellent study piece. Ex. Norman Dunn, Jack Hooks.

2 5/8" Transitional Paleo - high-quality Flint Ridge found along the Black Fork River, Ashland Co.,

Lot #100 (Sale Order 105 of 581)

2 5/8" Transitional Paleo point made from high-quality Flint Ridge Flint found along the Black Fork River, Ashland Co., Ohio in 1968 by Jack Hooks.

2 3/4" Plum Run Cornernotch point found in Wayne Co., Ohio by Jack Hooks in 1965.

Lot #101 (Sale Order 106 of 581)

2 3/4"S Plum Run Cornernotch point made from attractive orange and black plum run Flint found in Wayne Co., Ohio by Jack Hooks in 1965.

Excellent craftsmanship on this 5 1/2" Hardstone Celt found in Licking Co., Ohio.

Lot #102 (Sale Order 107 of 581)

Excellent craftsmanship on this 5 1/2" Hardstone Celt found in Licking Co., Ohio.

4 1/4" beautifully colored Flint Ridge Blade found near Homer, Burlington Township, Licking Co., OH

Lot #103 (Sale Order 108 of 581)

4 1/4" beautifully colored and heavily patinated Flint Ridge Flint Blade found near Homer, Burlington Township, Licking Co., Ohio. Ex. R.F. Kinsler. From the collection of Len Weidner.

Heavily patinated 5 1/4" Hixton Quartz Knife found in Winnebago Co., Wisconsin. Ex. Roger Rinch.

Lot #104 (Sale Order 109 of 581)

Heavily patinated 5 1/4" Hixton Quartz Knife found in Winnebago Co., Wisconsin. Ex. Roger Rinch. From the collection of Len Weidner.

4 1/8" Paleo Knife - heavily patinated found on the Ziglar farm in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio.

Lot #105 (Sale Order 110 of 581)

4 1/8" Paleo Knife that is heavily patinated found on the Ziglar farm in Milton Township, Wayne Co., Ohio. Ex. Elmer Rudolph. From the collection of Len Weidner.

2 7/8" highly polished Hardstone Adze found in Scioto Co., Ohio.

Lot #106 (Sale Order 111 of 581)

2 7/8" highly polished Hardstone Adze found in Scioto Co., Ohio.

6" Hardstone Celt in excellent condition found in Crawford Co., Ohio. Ex. Vietzen, Hooks collections

Lot #107 (Sale Order 112 of 581)

6" Hardstone Celt in excellent condition found in Crawford Co., Ohio. Ex. Vietzen, Hooks collections.

"Sun Circles and Human Hands" by Fundaburk.

Lot #107a (Sale Order 113 of 581)

"Sun Circles and Human Hands" by Fundaburk.

"Collecting Indian Knives Identification and Values" by Hothem.

Lot #107b (Sale Order 114 of 581)

"Collecting Indian Knives Identification and Values" by Hothem.

Nice assortment of artifacts from a rock shelter dig in Arkansas including scrapers, knives, bone, a

Lot #108 (Sale Order 115 of 581)

Nice assortment of artifacts from a rock shelter dig in Arkansas including scrapers, knives, bone, antler.