Personal Collection of Native American Artifacts

online only auction | 8 day sale | 6 days away
Location
Bluffton, IN 46714
Dates

Sale Starts

Tue
Aug 25
7am

Sale Ends

Tue
Sep 1
6pm

Terms & Conditions

Method of Payment: All purchases must be paid in full by check, cash, Visa, Discover, American Express, or Master Card. A buyer's premium equal to 15% will be applied to all winning bids. The buyer's premium percentage will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the final purchase price. An additional 3% fee will be charged to all purchases using a credit card. Payments not received by the final pickup time will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.

Condition of Items: All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, without any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, including but not limited to authenticity, age, origin, attribution, maker, culture, period, material, condition, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
Descriptions, measurements, photographs, provenance, and other information are provided in good faith for identification and informational purposes. Information has been supplied in part by the owner, an accomplished collector, and Steffen Group believes the items and descriptions to be authentic and accurate. However, neither Steffen Group nor the seller makes any representation or guarantee as to authenticity, attribution, provenance, age, origin, or condition. Any statement regarding these matters reflects an opinion and shall not be considered a warranty or basis for rescission, refund, or adjustment.
By placing a bid, the buyer acknowledges that the buyer has had a full opportunity to inspect and evaluate the item, is satisfied with the information available, and is purchasing the item based upon the buyer’s own judgment. All bids are binding, and all sales are final. No refund, return, cancellation, or price adjustment will be made based upon a subsequent difference of opinion regarding authenticity, attribution, age, origin, provenance, material, condition, or value.

Removal: Items may be picked up on Wednesday, September 2nd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at 215 E Market Street Bluffton IN 46714

Any items not removed within this time frame will be forfeited by the Buyer, may be resold, and any cost of removal, deficiency, or loss may be charged to the Buyer. Your stamped paid receipt must be shown to checkout supervision prior to removal. Although checkout supervision will be provided, the auction company and sellers are not liable for lost or stolen items purchased at the sale. Buyers are responsible for all risk of loss, property damage, personal injury caused by removal, and all costs of removal of items/lots purchased. Moving & loading services contracted with any rigging or moving company are independent of the Auctioneer, and the Auctioneer shall be held harmless from any claims arising between the buyer and said company.

Shipping: Shipping will be available for small items in-house through Shipping Saint. Large items will be shipped using More Than Mail, Pak Mail or Similar (NOT ALL ITEMS QUALIFY FOR SHIPPING - CALL SALE MANAGER FOR CLARIFICATION OF ITEMS). All costs associated with shipping, including boxes, materials, and handling, will be paid by the Buyer. A $5 handling fee is added to all invoices requesting shipping. For questions regarding shipping, contact the Auctioneer prior to the closing day of the auction. We cannot ship with an outside shipping label being sent to the shipping department. Any invoice total of $500.00 or more will also be shipped with and adult signature required. The items will be packed, and then an invoice will be sent for payment through Shipping Saint. If damage does occur, we insure every package. All claims will need to be filed through Shipping Saint or the Outside Shipping Company.

NOTE: While information contained in the brochure and other advertising has been deemed reliable, neither the auction company, seller nor publisher shall be liable for any errors or for the correctness of descriptions. All purchases are made "As-Is, Where-Is" based entirely on the personal inspection and or opinion of the purchaser and without warranty or guarantee of any kind. Statements made sale day take precedence over printed matter.
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Description & Details

Online Artifact Auction

Personal Collection of Native American Artifacts

Online Bidding Open August 25th - September 1st - First Item Ending at 6:00 PM

Owner: Douglas Watkins | Sale Manager: Isaac Stoller | Contact: 260-426-0633

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

INSPECTION LOCATION: 215 E Market Street | Bluffton, IN 46714

INSPECTION DATES: We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.


Dates and Times:

Saturday, August 29th (12:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.



Online Bidding

The auction will be held online at steffengrp.com. The preview and pickup location is 215 E Market Street Bluffton IN 46714

Auction Inspection

Inspection Location: 215 E Market Street | Bluffton, IN 46714


We invite you to join us for an Open House to to preview this auction and get all your questions answered.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, August 29th (12:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

During the Open House, our team will be available to provide bidding assistance and ensure you are fully prepared to participate in the auction. Don't miss this opportunity to see the items in person and get all of your questions answered. We look forward to seeing you at the preview.


Points - Bird Points - Axes - Pottery - Jewelry - Blades - Stones

AUTHENTICITY, ATTRIBUTION, CONDITION, AND CHARGEBACKS


All items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, without any warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, including but not limited to authenticity, age, origin, attribution, maker, culture, period, material, condition, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Descriptions, measurements, photographs, provenance, and other information are provided in good faith for identification and informational purposes. Information has been supplied in part by the owner, an accomplished collector, and Steffen Group believes the items and descriptions to be authentic and accurate. However, neither Steffen Group nor the seller makes any representation or guarantee as to authenticity, attribution, provenance, age, origin, or condition. Any statement regarding these matters reflects an opinion and shall not be considered a warranty or basis for rescission, refund, or adjustment.

By placing a bid, the buyer acknowledges that the buyer has had a full opportunity to inspect and evaluate the item, is satisfied with the information available, and is purchasing the item based upon the buyer’s own judgment. All bids are binding, and all sales are final. No refund, return, cancellation, or price adjustment will be made based upon a subsequent difference of opinion regarding authenticity, attribution, age, origin, provenance, material, condition, or value.

IMPORTANT PICKUP INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

To ensure a smooth auction pickup experience, please review the following instructions carefully:


Pickup Time

If you cannot pick your items up during the designated pickup times or if you have not made arrangements with the auctioneer prior to bidding, please refrain from bidding on items. It is essential to pickup your items within the specified time frame.


Bring Your Own Loading Assistance

* You are responsible for loading your own items, including furniture and heavy items.

*While The Steffen Group staff will be on-site to direct and facilitate the pickup process, unfortunately, they will not be able to assist in loading items.

*If you are unable to load the items yourself or do not have the necessary help, please do not bid.



Packing Materials

You must supply your own packing materials, including boxes, bubble wrap, or other protective items necessary for transporting your purchases.

These guidelines aim to ensure a seamless and efficient pickup process while maintaining fairness for all bidders. Be prepared and adhere to the rules for a hassle-free experience.

For additional resources or questions, please contact the auction office in advance.


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Sale Picture23 Bare Island Points-Adena - 2 3/4" to 1 1/2" - Various colors Cherts - Late Archaic Period 3000 - 1000 BC - Ash Brooke Swamp Site, Union Co, NJBanner Stone Preform - 7 1/2" - Soft Hardstone - Early stage preform, most likely pick style, Shows age and patina - Huntington Co, INTool Preform - 5 7/8" x 3 3/8" - Quartz Material - Shows great age, Early stage defined preform - Huntington Co, IN Working Tool - 5 7/8" - Soft Hardstone - Shows some polish, nice patina - Huntington Co, INStringer - 5 7/8" - Banded Slate - Unique Tool, Like ARTIFACT brings hundreds of dollars - Huntington Co, INSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picture Folsom  - 2 5/8" - Black cherts - Shows age & patina - Huntington Co, INSale PictureSale PictureEarly Paleo Blade  - 3 1/8" - Flint - Well defined line, Great age & patina - Huntington Co, INSale Picture Adena  - 2 7/8" - Light Colored Flint - Great age & patina. High grade point - Huntington Co, IN Turkey Tail  - 2 1/2" - Light Colored Flint - Good age & patina - Huntington Co, INSale PictureTapered Base Adena  - 2 1/2" - Cherts - Well aged ARTIFACT - Huntington Co, IN Tapered Base Adena w/fluting on Base  - 2 3/4" - Black Flint Material - Showing all the great signs on this ARTIFACT - Huntington Co, IN Side Notched - 2 1/2" - Flint Material - Showing age & patina - Huntington Co, INSale Picture Early Corner Notched  - 2 5/8" - Flint - Aged with patina - Huntington Co, INSale PictureCorner Notched  - 1 1/2" - Flint - Huntington Co, INSale PictureSale PictureVarious Arrow points, 10 pcs - Various Sizes - Multiple flints/cherts - Several with Snapped bases. All showing age & patina - West/Southwest USClovis - 1 1/4" - Lt Colored Flint - Slight notching on 1 side, Niclely aged ARTIFACT - Huntington Co, INAdena  - 2 5/8" - Flint Material - Early damage having been reworked, Great age & patina - Huntington Co, INSale Picture 3 ARTIFACTS-Thumb Scraper, Sm Game Pc, Blunt Scrap  - Huntington Co, IN 18 Pcs & Others-Axe Preform, Other Preforms-Cores  - NOTES: Found on a camp site knob - Fusselman Farm, Huntington Co, IN Long Stemmed Birdpoint  - 1 3/4" - Transluscent Agate Material - Well defined ARTIFACT - Monroeville, IN areaSale Picture Adena; Wide Stemmed Style  - 3 1/4" - Unusual color/Material - G 8 1/2-9 - Allen Co, IN Adena Robbins  - 3" x 2" - Med/Dk Gray Flint - Very high grade ARTIFACT, 0 to 350 AD, NOTE: Marks - Allen Co, INCasne Blade  - 4" - Tan/Lt Brown Flint - Good Patina & Wear, Good lines - Wabash Co, INSale PictureAdze - 7 7/8" - Porphyry Stone - Great patina, Grade 8/12-9, NOTE: Mark - Whitley Co, INCorner Notch - 2 3/4" - Lt Tan Chert w/Rusty Red on one side - Nice patina, See Tag Note - Wabash Co, IN Co Road 200 NStilwell - 3 9/16" - Tan Chert - Heavy Patina, Great ARTIFACT - Wabash Co, IN Fracture Base Point  - 3 1/16" - Tan Flint - Very thin ARTIFACT, High Grade-8 or 9, NOTE: Mark - Cleveland Twp, Whitley Co, INSale Picture5 Bird Points - Various Materials - Good examples, HIGH grade - NE IndianaPentagonal - 2 3/16" - Hornstone - Top Grade ARTIFACT, Hard to Find!, Highly Collectible, See TAG - Whitley Co, IN, Kite FarmAdze - 7 3/4" - Hornstone - Possible preform or early crude, Great Age & Patina - Allen Co, IN Osceola Hopewell, Rounded Basal Ears  - 3 1/8" x 1 1/2" - Pinish Tan Flint - Late Archaic Early Woodland 4000-2500 BC, Shows good age/patina, Highly collectible ARTIFACT - Wabash Co, IN Stillwell - 3 1/5" x 1 1/2" - Off White Chert - Well surfaced age w/high surface wear, Early archail 8000-5000 BC - Wabash Co, INDovetail - 5 1/4" - Bayport Chert - Great patina, Well Defined, SALE HIGHLIGHT, Highly Collectible - Allen Co, IN 3 Drills & Corner Notch - Drills: 2 1/2" - 1 5/8" - Varying Cherts - Shows Age - Allen Co, INHeavy Duty  - 3 3/4" - Tanish Gray Flint - Slightly fluted on one side, Shows age & patina, NOTE: Marks - Allen Co, INFull Grooved Axe  - 4 3/8" - Hardstone - Aged with patina, Above Average, High Grade 9 1/2-10, SALE HIGHLIGHT, Brought $350 Aug 2007, NOTE: TAG - Allen Co, INSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureClay Jar - 9 1/8" x 5" - Matr Ortiz-Marbleized by Yoland Rodriguez Gonzales (Signed on Base); Black & Red on Tan; Interior Rim Design too! Well made two color design - SWDeer Antlers  - Mounted with fur Rare Double Sided Mortar  - 8 3/4" x 8 1/2" - Tan w/Gray Hardstone - Unique 3 Cornered, Well Aged - Jersey Co, ILSouth American Pot - 6" T x 8" Rd - Red Clay w/Black Design - Solid with no cracks NOTE: Markings on Base, Shows good ageSale PictureSale PictureMiniture Ceramic Cup - 3" x 2 1/4" - Red - Gurna Castle, Costa Rica (Found 4/90)Pick  - 9 1/8" x 1" - Med Gray Hardstone - W'sW#5, Well made ARTIFACT, Very high Grade-Rare Size without any Defects! NOTE: Marks, Aging is apparent - Giles Co, TN4 Points: Flared Stem, Blade, 2 Side Notch - Flints - Nice age w/patina, NOTE: Color on one side notch & Blade - NE IndianaCelt - 3 5/8" x 2" - Hardstone - Very High Grade ARTIFACT, Wear & Patina GREAT!, NOTE: Polish on Bit - Lost River, Orange Co, INAxe, Full Grooved  - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" - High Quality Cafting, Super wear & Patina, High Grade Artifact! - McCane Site, McCain Dubois, INAxe, Full Groove - 3" x 2 5/8" - Hardstone - G9 or above, Terrific Wear! - Patoka Lake Bottoms, Dubois, Crawford & Orange Co, IN areaSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureBone Aul & Antler Flaking Tool - 7 1/2" & 4 1/8" - Bone - Dungey Site MSY6Sale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale PictureSale Picture

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