RAVEN'S RELICS - WHERE AUTHENTICITY IS A PRIORITY!!!
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I AM ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR COLLECTIONS OR SINGLE PIECES! IF YOU WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COLLECTION, OR SINGLE PIECES, THIS IS WHERE TO GO! I OFFER A VERY FAIR 70 - 80% OF YOUR ARTIFACT VALUES!
Hello fellow collectors, My name is Paul Frey, and I have been involved with the Indian artifact hobby for forever!!! I handle mostly Pa. and north east artifacts, but will offer anything that's authentic and of interest. I have a 10 day any reason return, with a GUARANTEE of AUTHENTICITY. More time if requested, but after that, the artifact may be returned if deemed not authentic. Every artifact I sell is first examined for correct typological criteria, then microscopically examined for patination and weathering details. In my opinion, I believe the first two priorities an artifact must have, are authenticity, and verifiable provenance. Click on the photos to enlarge them. EXCLUSION: I do my best to describe each artifact as best as I can, noting field dings, breaks, glue residue, etc., however, I may miss one or two in larger lots. I do guarantee the authenticity however. In most cases, if you feel the need to return only one or two artifacts from a lot, I prefer to have the entire lot returned for a complete refund, rather than just a few pieces. On large field grade lots, it's easy to miss a few dings, but this can normally be seen in the photos. Please look at the photos carefully, and ask any questions prior to buying if your not sure, or you need a better description.
I also offer consignment sales of your artifacts, entire collections, or single pieces. Please contact me for details and rates. I offer collection appraisals and authentication of Pa. and north east artifacts. Email me for information, or any questions and concerns. And the only fair way to sell artifacts, is first come-first serve. If two people want the same piece, the first email or contact get's it.
I accept paypal, checks, M.O., cash, BUT, please note that I do not have checkout from the store. PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR INFORMATION ON ANY ARTIFACT YOUR INTERESTED IN, AND PAYMENT INFORMATION. [email protected]. I consider REASONABLE offers on anything your interested in ! Thanks for looking!!
PLEASE NOTE: Unless prior arrangements are made, if payment isn't received within 7 days, I reserve the right to relist and sell any artifact.
I leave the shipping up to the buyer. Shipping rates are always increasing. I normally use First Class. Depending on weight, most items can be shipped First Class with a Tracking Number for between $4.50 - $6.00. If the buyer wants Priority, I use small flat rate at $7.90, or the current postal rates.
CHECK OUT MY FACEBOOK GROUP, RAVEN'S RELICS AND ARTIFACTS, FOR MORE RELICS, AND ASK TO JOIN!!
I AM ACTIVELY LOOKING FOR COLLECTIONS OR SINGLE PIECES! IF YOU WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COLLECTION, OR SINGLE PIECES, THIS IS WHERE TO GO! I OFFER A VERY FAIR 70 - 80% OF YOUR ARTIFACT VALUES!
Hello fellow collectors, My name is Paul Frey, and I have been involved with the Indian artifact hobby for forever!!! I handle mostly Pa. and north east artifacts, but will offer anything that's authentic and of interest. I have a 10 day any reason return, with a GUARANTEE of AUTHENTICITY. More time if requested, but after that, the artifact may be returned if deemed not authentic. Every artifact I sell is first examined for correct typological criteria, then microscopically examined for patination and weathering details. In my opinion, I believe the first two priorities an artifact must have, are authenticity, and verifiable provenance. Click on the photos to enlarge them. EXCLUSION: I do my best to describe each artifact as best as I can, noting field dings, breaks, glue residue, etc., however, I may miss one or two in larger lots. I do guarantee the authenticity however. In most cases, if you feel the need to return only one or two artifacts from a lot, I prefer to have the entire lot returned for a complete refund, rather than just a few pieces. On large field grade lots, it's easy to miss a few dings, but this can normally be seen in the photos. Please look at the photos carefully, and ask any questions prior to buying if your not sure, or you need a better description.
I also offer consignment sales of your artifacts, entire collections, or single pieces. Please contact me for details and rates. I offer collection appraisals and authentication of Pa. and north east artifacts. Email me for information, or any questions and concerns. And the only fair way to sell artifacts, is first come-first serve. If two people want the same piece, the first email or contact get's it.
I accept paypal, checks, M.O., cash, BUT, please note that I do not have checkout from the store. PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR INFORMATION ON ANY ARTIFACT YOUR INTERESTED IN, AND PAYMENT INFORMATION. [email protected]. I consider REASONABLE offers on anything your interested in ! Thanks for looking!!
PLEASE NOTE: Unless prior arrangements are made, if payment isn't received within 7 days, I reserve the right to relist and sell any artifact.
I leave the shipping up to the buyer. Shipping rates are always increasing. I normally use First Class. Depending on weight, most items can be shipped First Class with a Tracking Number for between $4.50 - $6.00. If the buyer wants Priority, I use small flat rate at $7.90, or the current postal rates.
Please keep in mind, if you like the artifact from a photo, you will LOVE it when you hold it! The artifacts are ALWAYS much better in person vs. a photograph. And I am not the best photographer in the world.
GALLERY VIEW OF PENNSYLVANIA ARTIFACTS. Pa. isn't known to have a large quantity of pristine artifacts, mostly because we have a limited resource of the better cherts and flints. Jasper is the best, and most sought after, lithic material from Pa., and the occasional Flintridge or Ohio cherts that travelled into Pa. However, in years past, quality artifacts have been found when artifact hunting was in it's prime. This period was mostly in the early 1900s. Quality artifacts are hidden away in collections that are still in storage, and occasionally become available to the collector. Pa. was the home to prehistoric Native Americans from the Paleo Indian period ( ca. 12,000 BC ), to the Historic Period ( ca. 1770 ). Here are a few artifacts from my collection, and most of these were found prior to 1950, with the exception of my personal finds between 1962-1990. Represented are a selection of pottery vessels, jasper points, Perkiomen points, spears/knives, bannerstones, a complete soapstone vessel ( Md. ), gouges, Clovis points, and pipes. The photo of the single pipe is called the " John Koch pipe", with his original drawing when he found it. And a photo of one the nicest maskettes ever found. It's Clinton Co. pipestone with three fish incised on the back, and tallied around the entire edge. From Great Island, Clinton Co., Pa. The antler figurine is known as a " Sept. Morn Figure ", and is one of the finest ever recovered from N.Y. And a frame of Susquehannock trade beads and items from mostly Pa., and N.Y. That's my daughter. She has her own little " Indian Rocks " shelf in her room! My other daughter, Amanda, isn't a big rock collector. I'm sorry, but the gallery artifacts are for viewing, but will be for sale in the future. I'm not quite old enough to quit collecting, but soon!!!
POSTAGE NOTES: I try every chance I can to offer free shipping. I can not continue to do this. The post office has once again raised the rates, starting next week, Jan. 10th. I normally ship several ways. Bubble wrap envelope, considered a parcel, and shipping is determined by weight and destination. Or, small-medium-large priority flat rate. The postage increases are: Small flat rate: $9.45....Med. flat rate: $16.10....Large flat rate: $ 21.50 What I will do to alleviate some of this, because I want my buyers to continue buying, is a variable shipping cost.
All bubble wrap parcels: Buyer pays full shipping ( normally $4.75-$6.00). On all flat rates, the following:
From $1.00-$500.00-Buyer pays full shipping. $500.00-$1000.00-Buyer pays 50% of shipping.
From $1001.00 or more-Buyer gets free shipping. Thank You! Please address any complaints to the Post Office, and you should!!
All bubble wrap parcels: Buyer pays full shipping ( normally $4.75-$6.00). On all flat rates, the following:
From $1.00-$500.00-Buyer pays full shipping. $500.00-$1000.00-Buyer pays 50% of shipping.
From $1001.00 or more-Buyer gets free shipping. Thank You! Please address any complaints to the Post Office, and you should!!
ARTIFACTS BELOW FOR SALE. CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO ENLARGE THEM.
TO ALL MY VALUED CUSTOMERS AND COLLECTORS; ITS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO GET GOOD PIECES IN. HAVE PATIENCE, I WILL BE ADDING AS I CAN GET THE MATERIAL. THESE AUCTIONS ARE KILLING ME!!! THANKS
THE FOLLOWING LOTS BELOW, PK260-PK283 ARE ALL EX. LLEWELLYN CASTORLINE, LIVINGSTON CO., NY, UNLESS NOTED IN THE DESCRIPTION. IM NOT THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER AND THE ARTIFACTS ARE MUCH BETTER IN HAND!! THANK YOU FOR LOOKING!!
SOLD.....PF 300 ......Instant collection !!!
There's 118 items here, all found by David Funk, Leroy Funks great nephew! As many know, Leroy owned the famous Susquehannock Schultz and Strickler sites, as well as other fields below Washington Boro, Lancaster Co., Pa. A lot of Paleo to Archaic to Woodland artifacts were found in these fields. These were found in the 1950s.
Includes 35 nice triangles, 18 Archaic points, 2 pendants, 7 gunflints, 3 musket balls, 4 brass points, and misc. tools. The other frame has 49 points, all field grade but still collectable !!
Largest point is 3 1/2". The slate pendant is tallied at the edge near the hole but does have that field damage to one corner. The pebble pendant is quartz and a good piece. Not a lot I can say, just a nice small collection of all personal found pieces. Found on the Schultz ( 36LA7) and Strickler sites ( 36LA3 ).
Comes out to about $ 3.20 a piece!!
$ 375.00 plus shipping. Frames not included unless it's a pickup.
There's 118 items here, all found by David Funk, Leroy Funks great nephew! As many know, Leroy owned the famous Susquehannock Schultz and Strickler sites, as well as other fields below Washington Boro, Lancaster Co., Pa. A lot of Paleo to Archaic to Woodland artifacts were found in these fields. These were found in the 1950s.
Includes 35 nice triangles, 18 Archaic points, 2 pendants, 7 gunflints, 3 musket balls, 4 brass points, and misc. tools. The other frame has 49 points, all field grade but still collectable !!
Largest point is 3 1/2". The slate pendant is tallied at the edge near the hole but does have that field damage to one corner. The pebble pendant is quartz and a good piece. Not a lot I can say, just a nice small collection of all personal found pieces. Found on the Schultz ( 36LA7) and Strickler sites ( 36LA3 ).
Comes out to about $ 3.20 a piece!!
$ 375.00 plus shipping. Frames not included unless it's a pickup.
GD 251..... Geniculate Bannerstone
As the birdstones, there are plenty of these to go around, it's finding an AUTHENTIC one that's the problem!! This is an AUTHENTIC Geniculate bannerstone of green banded slate. Typical correct size, a bit of field damage or ancient use damage to the tip of the arm. If your looking for extreme perfection, you are looking at a repro. These have been used and tumbled around in a field for 200 years. A bit of wear is expected.
This is 4 1/16" high x 2 13/16" wide. The hole is consistent with this type of banner, being ovate and gouged out. The exit hole is more rounded, and not completely shaped oblong. Theres considerable ferrous deposits on side side, and at random, including inside the hole.
Found in Perry Co., Ohio, ex. Theler, and Charlie West collectors. Comes with a Jackson COA., dated 2005.
Just a note for those who don't know why, Geniculate means, " Bent abruptly, like a knee. Geniculate is a Latin word meaning Knee Like..!!" Originally sold for $2100.00 plus auction comm., and taxes.
$1800.00
As the birdstones, there are plenty of these to go around, it's finding an AUTHENTIC one that's the problem!! This is an AUTHENTIC Geniculate bannerstone of green banded slate. Typical correct size, a bit of field damage or ancient use damage to the tip of the arm. If your looking for extreme perfection, you are looking at a repro. These have been used and tumbled around in a field for 200 years. A bit of wear is expected.
This is 4 1/16" high x 2 13/16" wide. The hole is consistent with this type of banner, being ovate and gouged out. The exit hole is more rounded, and not completely shaped oblong. Theres considerable ferrous deposits on side side, and at random, including inside the hole.
Found in Perry Co., Ohio, ex. Theler, and Charlie West collectors. Comes with a Jackson COA., dated 2005.
Just a note for those who don't know why, Geniculate means, " Bent abruptly, like a knee. Geniculate is a Latin word meaning Knee Like..!!" Originally sold for $2100.00 plus auction comm., and taxes.
$1800.00
PK 261---Turkeytail
Rare for New York. Livingston Co., NY, 4 5/8" Hornstone. Uniface on one side, a few flea bite chipsm but still a large and rare type for NY,
$325.00
Rare for New York. Livingston Co., NY, 4 5/8" Hornstone. Uniface on one side, a few flea bite chipsm but still a large and rare type for NY,
$325.00
PK 282...Antler point
Here's a rare antler tip hollowed out for an arrowpoint. 1 1/2". Dansville, NY.
$ 125.00
Here's a rare antler tip hollowed out for an arrowpoint. 1 1/2". Dansville, NY.
$ 125.00
PK 242...Bannerstone (salvaged )
I know this is only the one complete wing and drilled barrel, but it's the only one I ever saw made from quartz!! And completely, highly translucent!! It was ANCIENTLY salvaged into this form. It's a whale tail Koens-Crispin style banner and represents the banners found at the Savich Farm Site, Marlton, NJ. 1700-2500 BC. If complete it would be a $6000-$8000 bannerstone being fashioned from quartz!!
$450.00
I know this is only the one complete wing and drilled barrel, but it's the only one I ever saw made from quartz!! And completely, highly translucent!! It was ANCIENTLY salvaged into this form. It's a whale tail Koens-Crispin style banner and represents the banners found at the Savich Farm Site, Marlton, NJ. 1700-2500 BC. If complete it would be a $6000-$8000 bannerstone being fashioned from quartz!!
$450.00
SOLD.....PK 243....3/4 groove axe
I cannot capture how large and nice this axe is in the pictures!! Definitely a center piece of an axe collection!!
11" x 5". Granitic stone, 3/4 groove, and in excellent, perfect condition! So much nicer than the pictures!! Southern NJ, ex. Dorothy Middleton.
$900.00
I cannot capture how large and nice this axe is in the pictures!! Definitely a center piece of an axe collection!!
11" x 5". Granitic stone, 3/4 groove, and in excellent, perfect condition! So much nicer than the pictures!! Southern NJ, ex. Dorothy Middleton.
$900.00
SOLD,,,,,PK 246...Grooved axe
Here's a nice 3/4 groove axe, with the groove closer to the poll. Excellent condition at 8'. It's fluted on one edge and stands for display" Southern NJ. Ex. Dorothy Middleton.
$200.00
Here's a nice 3/4 groove axe, with the groove closer to the poll. Excellent condition at 8'. It's fluted on one edge and stands for display" Southern NJ. Ex. Dorothy Middleton.
$200.00
PK 232---Mix of 1800s trade beads
There's a mix of northwest trade beads, some small clear Plains Indian beads, and a strand of Hudson Bar red hearts. 1810-1850 Approx. 120 loose, and the bracelet.
$50.00
There's a mix of northwest trade beads, some small clear Plains Indian beads, and a strand of Hudson Bar red hearts. 1810-1850 Approx. 120 loose, and the bracelet.
$50.00
PK 98--- Preform
Rhyolite preform from north of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pa. 5 1/4". Probably the beginning of a Transitional broad point, but these can be anything from finished points to crude knives.
$20.00
Rhyolite preform from north of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pa. 5 1/4". Probably the beginning of a Transitional broad point, but these can be anything from finished points to crude knives.
$20.00
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RR 2----Celt
Here's a nice celt from the lower Susquehanna River area. Well made, nice bit, going into an adze form. 6". Reddish staining looks like red ochre, but it's hematite staining, from the iron found in the clays along the river. A nicely formed celt!!
REDUCED $ 45.00
Here's a nice celt from the lower Susquehanna River area. Well made, nice bit, going into an adze form. 6". Reddish staining looks like red ochre, but it's hematite staining, from the iron found in the clays along the river. A nicely formed celt!!
REDUCED $ 45.00
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PK 66-- Two banners ( 1 preform )
Includes 1 panel or shield preform, green/grey slate, 2 3/8". Washington Boro, Lancaster Co., Pa. ex. Jerry Beaver.......and one red compact sandstone, notched and grooved tie on. Berks Co., Pa.
$ 45.00
Includes 1 panel or shield preform, green/grey slate, 2 3/8". Washington Boro, Lancaster Co., Pa. ex. Jerry Beaver.......and one red compact sandstone, notched and grooved tie on. Berks Co., Pa.
$ 45.00
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AA 17-- Effigy tool form
Can't quite make out the base on this. It's probably a unique tool form that has taken on the look of an effigy. Rhyolite, 2 1/4", south central Pa. The only I ever saw flaked like this. Very original and unique! Its a drill, knife, spoke shave, scraper combination effigy tool!! Much more unique in hand!! If no one buys it, I think I will!
$45.00
Can't quite make out the base on this. It's probably a unique tool form that has taken on the look of an effigy. Rhyolite, 2 1/4", south central Pa. The only I ever saw flaked like this. Very original and unique! Its a drill, knife, spoke shave, scraper combination effigy tool!! Much more unique in hand!! If no one buys it, I think I will!
$45.00
