American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898Norman, William B.
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American Antiquities. Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898
Norman, William B.
Antiques -- Catalogs; United States -- Antiquities -- Catalogs
_The Archaeological Collection described in the following pages was
formed by a well-known Collector, who now, for private reasons,
relinquishes the pleasurable pursuit which for so many years engrossed
his moments of leisure. Every specimen in the Collection was selected
with deliberate discrimination, with the view of exemplifying the best
forms of arms and implements conceived and fashioned by the
pre-historic man of that part of the North American Continent embraced
within the present United States. Such objects are of great interest
and value to all those interested in this branch of Archaeology, and
the opportunity offered of adding perfect specimens, at their own
price, to their cabinets, is one seldom occurring.
Among the objects of marked interest will be found a Wampum Treaty
Belt; a large number of Ceremonial Pipes, including some very rare
forms; various objects in hematite, obsidian, copper, etc.; the rare
Idols from Arizona; Incas Temple Vases in beaten silver from the
necropolis of Ancona, etc., etc. The arms, foreign and Revolutionary,
at the end of Catalogue, will be recognized by all interested in the
subject as valuable specimens, worthy to figure in the best
Collections.
Every object in this Collection will be sold, with the guarantee, by
the Cataloguer, of its absolute authenticity and genuineness, both as
regards material and attribution.
Orders faithfully executed by the Auctioneers and Art Dealers
generally._
CATALOGUE.
PRE-HISTORIC STONE IMPLEMENTS.
CELTS.
1 SMALL CELT, reddish stone. Washington Co., Ohio. 2½ in.
2 Another. Gray stone. Knox Co., O. 2¼ in.
3 Another. Blue stone. Athens Co., O. 3¼ in.
4 Another. Diorite. Very fine. Athens Co., O. 3¼ in.
5 Another. Granite. Very fine. Vinton Co., O. 3½ in.
6 Another. Blue stone. Moss Co., O. 3¾ in.
7 Large Celt. Granite, polished edge. Very fine. Mercer Co., Ky.
5¼ in.
8 Another. Granite, polished edge. Very fine. Mercer Co., Ky. 5¾ in.
9 Another. Blue slate, edge slightly chipped. Delaware Co., O. 6½ in.
10 Another. Blue slate, edge slightly chipped, but fine. Delaware Co.,
O. 7¾ in.
11 Small Celt. Blue slate, polished edge, perfect. Syria. 3 in.
12 Small hand pick. Blue slate. Harrisburg, Pa. 4¼ in.
13 Another. Granite, round top, polished edge. Lincoln Co., Tenn.
4¼ in.
GROOVED AXES, ETC.
14 GROOVED AXE of diorite, deeply grooved, fine edge (a head cracker).
Beaver Co., Pa. 4 in.
15 Another. Greenish stone, deeply grooved, fine edge. Rhea Co., Tenn.
4 in.
16 Another. Granite, grooved and perfect. Seneca Co., O. 4½ in.
17 Another. Diorite, deeply grooved and perfect. Athens Co., O. 5 in.
18 Another. Mottled granite, deeply grooved. Very fine. Calhoun Co.,
Ill. 5 in.
19 Another. Dark stone, flat head, entire surface polished and
perfect. Breckenridge Co., Ky. 5 in.
20 Another. Shows marks of ancient pecking. Warren Co., O. 6 in.
21 Another. Palaeolithic sandstone. Greene Co., Va. 5 in.
22 Another. Same. Greene Co., Va. 4 in.
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