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RARE Native American "Dog-Legged" Stone Pipe Drill. Bath Co.Kentucky AACA

$ 46.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Origin: Kentucky
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: This specialized Native American Stone Drill measures about 2.35" long. It has been pressure flaked so the tip is smaller than the main body of the stone drill in a graduated or "dog-legged" shape. This shape allows the drilled hole for the pipe bowl to be smaller at the base of the hole so the pipe would draw better. This type of specialized, stone drill is extremely rare and comes from an old, private collection in Kentucky. Please see photos as they are part of the description. Thanks for looking!
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Houghton USA
    Ancient Art, Antiques, & Fine
    Collectibles
    Native American Indian Artifact
    A Graduated, Stone Pipe Bowl Drill 2.35"
    Find Location: Bath County, Kentucky
    est.
    1600
    to 1800 AD
    eBay Note
    I certify that this item was legally collected on private land with the owner's permission during the early 20th century.
    This is an opportunity to legally own an ancient, Native American artifact that is estimated to be about 200 years-old!
    This specialized Native American Stone Drill measures about 2.35" (60 mm) long.
    It has been pressure flaked at an angle so the tip is smaller than the main body of the stone drill in a graduated or "dog-legged" shape.
    This shape allows the drilled hole for the pipe bowl to be smaller at the base of the hole so the pipe would draw better. This type of specialized, stone drill is extremely rare and comes from an old, private collection of a Mr. Short in Kentucky.
    This stone pipe bowl drill was a pre-1970 surface find on private land, with permission, in Bath Co., Kentucky.  The stone appears to be a pretty green and brown Breathitt material that has a wonderful old, materialized patina.
    Please examine the attached photos carefully as they are part of the description and bid accordingly.
    All photos taken at 4x magnification.  The wood stand and AA battery are not part of the sale, just there so you can better judge the size.
    Note:
    Each object I sell is professionally researched and compared with similar objects in the collections of the finest museums in the world.
    I have been dealing in fine antiquities for almost 50 years and although certainly not an expert in every field, I have been honored to appraise, buy, collect, and enjoy and recently sell some of the finest ancient art in the world.
    When in doubt, I have worked with dozens of subject matter experts to determine the condition and authenticity of numerous antiquities and antiques.
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    if a recognized authority in antiquities disputes the authenticity of these fine artifacts.
    The Buy-it-Now price is at least 75
    % off
    what it would be priced at in a fine Gallery!!
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    before
    you bid!
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    Please look at the 4x macro photos carefully as they are part of the description.
    Member of the Authentic Artifact Collectors Association (AACA) & the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA)
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