William B. Norman

“ V. rare and curious. 2 pcs 146 Bone Whistle. Made from human thigh bone, the large hole at one end plugged with a black, pitchy substance. Rare and curious. Santa Barbara, Cal. The four following lots, domestic utensils of the ancient Cherokees, are from a mound at Edgefield, S. C, dug up by Mr. William I. Scott, of Augusta, Ga., in 1895. 147 Pipe, so called, but may be a lamp. Wide bowl surrounded by nine projecting stems, each perforated and reaching into the bowl. Total width 41⁄4 × 13⁄4 in. Steatite or soapstone, rare and curious. ”

“ String of 112 pcs genuine wampum, in blue and white variety, exceedingly rare; another string of 16 pcs, shell baldrick beads, one 41⁄2 in. in length. All perforated, exceeding fine and rare lot, from graves, Cayuga Co., N. Y. 2 pcs 192 Obsidian. Core from which knives have been chipped, 21⁄2 × 31⁄2 in. Fine and scarce specimen. Mexico. 193 Tomahawk. Iron, time of French and Indian wars; Seneca Falls, N. Y. 6 in. length, width of blade 31⁄2 in. Fine and rare. EFFIGY PIPES, ETC. 194 Large Calumet or Peace Pipe of steatite. Head of an animal, sharp pointed nose, very large stem aperture. ”

“ Very rare and desirable. 174 Shell Beads, etc. A card, 81⁄2 × 9 in., containing an outer string of 110 perforated shell beads, 3⁄8 × 1⁄2 in. in size; an inner string of 150, more or less, perforated sea-shells; another string of 15 large and small shell beads from Spang Mound, East Tennessee; and two splendid examples of the rotary arrow points in black flint and yellowish chert, both perfect. Rare. Lot. 175 String of Shell Beads, from burial mound, Ga.; another string of very small perforated shell-money from the South Sea Islands. Mounted, rare. 2 pcs 176 Mounted colored Shells, shell discs. ”

“ Copper, rounded base with three perforations. 11⁄2 × 21⁄2 in. Ontonagon River, Mich. 130 Fish Hooks of copper; small copper arrow head, Phoenicia, Syria. 3 pcs 131 Copper Chisel. Ancient copper tool found at Prairie-du-Chien, Wis.; sharp cutting edge, sides turned up, gouge form, excessively rare, 15⁄8 in. wide, 21⁄2 long, 11⁄4 thick. OBJECTS IN HEMATITE, ETC. On account of its density and the fine polish it takes, hematite was a favorite material with the ancient artificer. Next to copper, hematite is the scarcest material employed by the pre-historic workman. ”

“ Obsidian, oval shaped, finely flaked; when held to the light, shows dark, cloudy lines across its surface; very showy and rare. 5 in. Lassen Co., Cal. 160 Beads. Stone Beads from grave, La Salle, Ill. Bead made from the oliva shell, which is not found nearer than the Florida coast; this specimen from Indian grave at Peoria, Ill. 2 pcs 161 Perforated stone Beads, from Lodi, Miss. 13⁄8 in. 2 pcs 162 Plummet or Sinker. ”

“ Steatite, stem square 2 in. each way, the bowl rises at a slight outward angle, top broken at one corner. 5 × 5 in. Very heavy and remarkable example (see C. C. Jones’s History, etc.) . Rare. Cherokee Co., Ga. 199 Calumet. Similar to last in form and material, but smaller, being 21⁄4 × 4 in., top of bowl damaged at two corners. Rare. Hightower River, Ga. 200 Platform or Peace Pipe. Very large and curious form, the pipe proper lies on a base with rounded edges, large bowl and stem apertures. ”

“ Rude attempt at carving a human face, steatite. 2 × 2 in. S. C. 214 Tube. Unfinished; excessively hard iron stone. 2 × 51⁄2 in. Lewis Co., N. Y. 215 Iron pipe. A curiosity, probably of the Colonial period, when “a pipe was a pipe” and not easily to be replaced. Bowl, 5⁄8 in., stem, 51⁄4 in.; very thin, slightly rusted in centre of stem. Rare. Oneida, N. Y. 216 Stone Pipe. Red catlinite, heavy silver band at junction of bowl and stem. Very fine deep red color and polish; length of stem, 81⁄2 in., height of bowl, 4 in. ”

“ Black flint, sharp, square base, beautifully flaked, perfect. Kentucky. 51⁄2 in. 100 Another. Yellow flint; when held to the light, shows fine cross marking of dark color; hollow base, very small notches, very beautiful and desirable. Illinois. 43⁄4 in. 101 Another. White chert, long, square base, as No. 96, beautifully made. Illinois. 47⁄8 in. 102 Another. Bluish flint, fine transverse markings, very wide, flat base, slightly notched, a perfect and fine specimen. Huron Co., O. 5 in. 103 Another. Grey flint, square base, deep, heavy notches, beautifully flaked, choice and rare. ”

“ Another, smaller, bowl broken. Eta River, Ga. 2 pcs 209 Esquimaux Stone Pipe, of greenish color, fancifully carved decoration, fine polish. 23⁄8 in., no stem. Perfect and interesting. Labrador. 210 Mound Builder’s Stone Platform Pipe. Very thick, square base and low bowl, incised line around bowl and two small circular projections at end of stem; a rarity. 23⁄4 in. Lake Wabesha, Wisconsin. 211 Pottery Pipe. High bowl, short stem. 31⁄4 in., perfect. Another pipe or tube also of pottery. 3 in. Asheville, N. C. 2 pcs 212 Pipe. Pottery, with human face and projecting ears. ”

“ Sixteen polished, perforated stone beads, greenish color, two very large. Rare. Santa Barbara, Cal. 187 Shell Beads. Three strings of Shell Beads. Fine and perfect specimens. New Madrid Co., Mo.; Calhoun Co., Ill. and mound, Calhoun Co., Ill. 3 pcs 188 Crinoid Beads, etc. Strings Crinoid and shell beads from grave, Calhoun Co., Ill., burial mound, Pike Co., Mo. and San Miguel, Cal. 5 pcs 189 Bone Beads. Five bone beads, 3⁄8 to 11⁄4 in. (human?) . Stanley, Ark. 5 pcs 190 Shell and Glass. One small string fresh water shells, two strings of red and blue, long glass beads. ”

“ Steatite, with handle and spout; rare. 3 × 4 in. 149 Cup. Steatite, with handle. 4 × 21⁄4 in. Rare. 150 Dipper or Spoon. Short handle. Steatite, perfect and rare. 31⁄2 in. MISCELLANEOUS. 151 Small Collection of Aztec relics, brought from Mexico many years ago, by Señor Da Costa Gomez. Terra cotta figure, 41⁄2 in.; ancient Mirrors, polished surface, convex backs, 11⁄2 in. (2) ; copper Idol, 3 in.; jade Amulet, 11⁄4 in.; obsidian Lip ornament; green jade Ornament, perforated, 11⁄4 in.; polished Pendant, 11⁄2 in.; string of polished perforated stone Beads, fine colors (7) . 15 pcs 152 Amulet. ”

“ Greenish mottled stone with 14 tally marks or notches on each side of the stem. 31⁄2 in. Very fine and rare. From Fish Creek, Saratoga Co., N. Y. 207 Pipe. Conical, with perforated handle at one side, greenish colored stone; the pipe is always a rarity and another of this variety is perhaps unknown. 13⁄4 × 21⁄4 in. Saratoga, N. Y. 208 Pipe. Fine polish and shape, dark green color. ”

“ Ivory handle, etc., eagle’s head. Major John Merrill, Duxbury, Mass., war 1812. 230 Revolutionary Cannon Balls. From the battle field of Long Island. 3 sizes. Lot of 3 pcs 231 Hunting Knife. Ivory handle, bronze lion-head pommel; 12 in. blade engraved with U. S. arms, etc. Once the property of the famous Western Pioneer, David Crockett. From Peale’s Museum, Phila. 232 Sioux War Club. Pony tail as handle. 20 in. Modern. FIRE ARMS, SWORDS, ETC. 233 Blunderbuss. Flint lock, brass barrel and mountings; English make, in perfect order ”

“ Turkish, flint lock, carved stock, no ramrod. 1 ft. 7 in. 239 Pistols. Pair German duelling pistols, percussion locks, sweet briar handles; locks and barrels finely etched, with gold inlaying, barrels rifle grooved. Lindenschmidt Mainz on barrel; marked 1 and 2 respectively; of the finest mechanism. 2 pcs 240 Pistol. English, flint lock, brass barrel. D. GOFF. Very fine; small piece from stock. 1 ft. 2 in. 241 Pistol. French, flint lock, brass barrel. Du Bois & Fils. Very fine; stock slightly defective at end. 1 ft. 1⁄2 in. 242 Revolver. English, 5 barrels, extra fine and very heavy, perfect. ”

“ Two perforations, slate. Shelby Co., O. 33⁄4 in. 54 Another. One perforation, slate. Marion Co., O. 13⁄4 × 31⁄2. 55 Another. Banded slate, very fine. Hardin Co., O. 31⁄4 in. 56 Gorget ornament. Banded slate, diamond shape. Hardin Co., O. 25⁄8 in. 57 Object in steatite, two large holes, edge with notches. Columbia Co., O. 21⁄2 in. 58 Pendant. Steatite, oval shape, perforated, with carving of a human face; a curious object. Georgia. 21⁄2 in. 59 Pottery Bust. Face, front view. Mound, S. E. Missouri. ”