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  • Mississippi & Florida prehistoric lithic artifacts – arrowheads, spear heads, points, with old notes
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 193

    Mississippi & Florida prehistoric lithic artifacts – ar...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Grouping of old Winchester and Ideal bullet loaders. 6 pcs.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 194

    Grouping of old Winchester and Ideal bullet loaders. 6 ...

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    $100 - $200
  • 20th c Plains Indian buffalo cap w/ horns, width 18”
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 195

    20th c Plains Indian buffalo cap w/ horns, width 18”

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    $100 - $200
  • Full body chicken pheasant mount. To Benefit the Shelburne Museum Acquisition Fund.
    Estimate
    $25 - $50
    Lot 196

    Full body chicken pheasant mount. To Benefit the Shelbu...

    Est.
    $25 - $50
  • New York prehistoric lithic artifacts including arrowheads, drills, scrapers, pottery- 19 pcs plus b
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 197

    New York prehistoric lithic artifacts including arrowhe...

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    $50 - $100
  • Winchester Model 1892 in 44 WCF. 19½" dbl. Saddle ring. SN 302076. Good condition, no bluing remag.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 198

    Winchester Model 1892 in 44 WCF. 19½" dbl. Saddle ring....

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    $400 - $600
  • 19th c Penobscot root war club, length 22”
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 199

    19th c Penobscot root war club, length 22”

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    $100 - $200
  • Chesepeake Bay carved wooden swan decoy, length 36”, ht 22”
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 200

    Chesepeake Bay carved wooden swan decoy, length 36”, ht...

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    $200 - $300
  • North American double notched butterfly bannerstone (ex Robt E Breeding collection 1927-2001), lengt
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 201

    North American double notched butterfly bannerstone (ex...

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    $100 - $200
  • Frederick Remington bronze of cowboy on bucking horse, ht 22”
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 202

    Frederick Remington bronze of cowboy on bucking horse, ...

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    $300 - $500
  • 19th c Native American tiger maple wooden ladle, length 13”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 203

    19th c Native American tiger maple wooden ladle, length...

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    $50 - $100
  • SW Navajo potter oil/ board signed indistinctly S B Agnes (?) with old Shatzky Los Angeles label, 18
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 204

    SW Navajo potter oil/ board signed indistinctly S B Agn...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Connecticut prehistoric lithic artifacts incl arrowheads, hammerstone, with old key guide to locatio
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 205

    Connecticut prehistoric lithic artifacts incl arrowhead...

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    $50 - $100
  • Pair Quebec primitive tack eye decoys with feather carving.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 206

    Pair Quebec primitive tack eye decoys with feather carv...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • 19th c NE Woodlands beaded cloth purse w/ cones & metallic tassels, chintzed interior, 7.5” x 7”
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 207

    19th c NE Woodlands beaded cloth purse w/ cones & metal...

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    $100 - $150
  • 39"x92" Southwest mid 20th c flat woven blanket.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 208

    39"x92" Southwest mid 20th c flat woven blanket.

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    $100 - $200
  • Andice or Calf Creek  basal notched point, Middle Archaic period, probably Texas, (ex Robt E  Breedi
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 209

    Andice or Calf Creek basal notched point, Middle Archai...

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    $100 - $200
  • Mossberg Model 500 A in 12ga chambered for 2¾ & 3" shells. 18" barrel w/ shroud. Composite furniture
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 210

    Mossberg Model 500 A in 12ga chambered for 2¾ & 3" shel...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • prehistoric King Island, Alaska whale shaped fishing weight,  walrus tusk, length 5.25”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 211

    prehistoric King Island, Alaska whale shaped fishing we...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • George Csefai (1937-1973) Goldeneye carved wooden duck decoy, length 14.5”
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 212

    George Csefai (1937-1973) Goldeneye carved wooden duck ...

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    $200 - $300
  • Amsterdam, NY prehistoric artifacts- bifaces, scrapers- approx 30 pcs, length 1.5”- 3”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 213

    Amsterdam, NY prehistoric artifacts- bifaces, scrapers-...

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    $50 - $100
  • Navajo sandcast sterling silver bolo slide signed S.G., bear design,  2.75” x 1.5” to 1.75”
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 214

    Navajo sandcast sterling silver bolo slide signed S.G.,...

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    $150 - $250
  • 17th c trade beads Oneida Iroquois, ex Gene Predmore collection, along with 17th & 18th c trade bead
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 215

    17th c trade beads Oneida Iroquois, ex Gene Predmore co...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Catfish mount and brown trout mount. To Benefit the Shelburne Museum Acquisition Fund.
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 216

    Catfish mount and brown trout mount. To Benefit the She...

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Tennessee Hopewell-style birdstone (ex Robt E Breeding collection 1927-2001), length 7.5”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 217

    Tennessee Hopewell-style birdstone (ex Robt E Breeding ...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Remington Model .700 in 30-06 - bolt action with black composite stock, Simmons 10X Master Series sc
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 218

    Remington Model .700 in 30-06 - bolt action with black ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • prehistoric King Island, Alaska whale ivory fishing harpoon head, length 5.5”, along w/ another King
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 219

    prehistoric King Island, Alaska whale ivory fishing har...

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    $100 - $150
  • Etching of jacking ducks titled "In the Bag!" signed Richard Bishop 1940. 5½"x7½", 15"x19" framed.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 220

    Etching of jacking ducks titled "In the Bag!" signed Ri...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Grand Isle County, Vermont ground stone implements, lithic artifacts- 24 pcs, some damaged, length 1
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 221

    Grand Isle County, Vermont ground stone implements, lit...

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    $100 - $150
  • 1930's era Penobscot root club with 3 carved faces in old oxidized paint, length 23.5”
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 222

    1930's era Penobscot root club with 3 carved faces in o...

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    $200 - $400
  • Inuit carving of hunter w/ seal, ht 4”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 223

    Inuit carving of hunter w/ seal, ht 4”

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    $50 - $100
  • Hispanic- Rio Grande/ Saltillo hand woven wool blanket, minor losses, damage, 82” x 52”
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 224

    Hispanic- Rio Grande/ Saltillo hand woven wool blanket,...

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    $200 - $300
  • Cochise type Paleo point, yellow jasper, length 1.5”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 225

    Cochise type Paleo point, yellow jasper, length 1.5”

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    $50 - $100
  • Pair Old Hickory type side chairs.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 226

    Pair Old Hickory type side chairs.

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    $100 - $200
  • Inuit bone sewing kit, lengths up to 6.5”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 227

    Inuit bone sewing kit, lengths up to 6.5”

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    $50 - $100
  • Stevens Mod 620 12ga pump shotgun. Good used condition.  To be sold according to Federal ATF regulat
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 228

    Stevens Mod 620 12ga pump shotgun. Good used condition....

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    $200 - $300
  • Vermont prehistoric damaged & incomplete artifacts including arrowheads, points- 250 pcs, length 1”-
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 229

    Vermont prehistoric damaged & incomplete artifacts incl...

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    $50 - $100
  • outstanding 19th c Adirondack birchbark box w/ tin plate escutcheon & red woven tape decoration, 14'
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 230

    outstanding 19th c Adirondack birchbark box w/ tin plat...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • prehistoric Shishmaref, Alaska “Quinnyk” fossil walrus ivory pipe, length 7.5”
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 231

    prehistoric Shishmaref, Alaska “Quinnyk” fossil walrus ...

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    $100 - $200
  • 19th c shooter's box in old red paint, VT or Canada, w/ molds, powder tins, etc, 13” x 11' x11”
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 232

    19th c shooter's box in old red paint, VT or Canada, w/...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • 1910 Warren K Moorehead “The Stone Age in North America, 2 vols, color, b&w plates
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 233

    1910 Warren K Moorehead “The Stone Age in North America...

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    $200 - $300
  • pr of George Paquette (Verdun, Quebec) carved wooden duck decoys, length 15”
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 234

    pr of George Paquette (Verdun, Quebec) carved wooden du...

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    $200 - $300
  • Inuit soapstone carving of a walrus signed N Natchik, length 6.5”
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 235

    Inuit soapstone carving of a walrus signed N Natchik, l...

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    $100 - $200
  • Indian made snowshoes, Canadian, length 27”
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    $200 - $300
    Lot 236

    Indian made snowshoes, Canadian, length 27”

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    $200 - $300
  • Mississippian style boatstone, length 8”
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 237

    Mississippian style boatstone, length 8”

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Ad Heller "Alpine Supreme" custom Mauser action in .308 Win with custom Monte Carlo curly walnut sto
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 238

    Ad Heller "Alpine Supreme" custom Mauser action in .308...

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    $300 - $500
  • Cree Indian mittens w/ embroidered flowers, length 13.5”
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 239

    Cree Indian mittens w/ embroidered flowers, length 13.5...

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    $50 - $75
  • Set of 3 Richard Bishop colored duck prints. 13"x11", 17"x19" framed.
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 240

    Set of 3 Richard Bishop colored duck prints. 13"x11", 1...

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    $50 - $75

Auction Description

Native American and Sporting Auction by Duane Merrill and Co.

Duane Merrill & Co. has been commissioned to sell a Northern Vermont three generation family collection of prehistoric artifacts including Paleo, Archaic, & Woodland lithic points, VT & NE potsherds, celts, plummets, & bannerstones; other highlights to include several stunning Carl Moon photographs, an outstanding Pacific Northwest Coast lodge model, Captain Dwight H. Kelton 1881 pattern US 10th Infantry dress uniform w/ coat, helmet, pants, sword & belt, gloves & box (b 1843 East Montpelier, Vermont Civil War veteran- d 1908); Plains Indian beadwork incl moccasins, Navajo rugs, Mohawk Wampum belt, Inuit soapstone & walrus ivory carvings, bone implements, effigy pipes, pipe tomahawks, Southwest silver, Southwest baskets, Hopi Kachinas, US 45 star flag, antique & modern firearms, & sporting accessories.

 

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Duane Merrill and Co.
Williston, VT 05495
United States

info@merrillsauction.com

Phone:+18028782625

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We do not ship in house. For small items we suggest Pack and Send Plus - ship@packandsendplus.com (802)560-4111 following the auction they will pick up paid for lots and make arrangements. For furniture and large objects we suggest Wendy Buckus at Northwind Transport - nwtransport@aol.com (603)491-5199

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Terms and ConditionsDUANE MERRILL & COMPANYAUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERSAUCTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALEPAYMENT Cash or approved check with dealer I.D. which must be approved by the clerks. The clerks may require a current letter of credit from your bank. All purchases must be paid for in full before the removal of any item from the sales room. We allow no charge accounts. Canadian funds will be accepted at our banks current exchange rate. Bad checks will be prosecuted to fullest extent of the law. The auction house may at its discretion hold property until funds have cleared.SALES TAX Unless exempt by law the purchaser will be required to pay the sales tax. Current rate is 7%.BUYERS PREMIUMS:    * A buyers premium of 20% applied to cash or approved check purchases will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price.   ALL GOODS ARE SOLD AS IS AND ALL SALES ARE FINAL WITH NO IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED WARRANTY It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to examine items and decide their level of interest. Neither the auctioneer, consignor, or seller are responsible for the accuracy of any printed, written or verbal description. PLEASE ATTEND THE AUCTION PREVIEW AND EXAMINE THE ITEMS.BUYER IS RESPONSIBILITY On the fall of the hammer or in the customary manner, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder there upon assumes full risk and responsibility for the article. Our employees will exercise caution in handling the goods but do so at the buyer's risk.CONTESTED BIDS In the event of any dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on the part of us as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or withdraw the lot, or to re-offer and resell the article in dispute.UNRESERVED AUCTION This is a legal term to show that the items will be sold to the high bidder regardless of price, and that the owner nor auction house has set No reserved or minimum selling price.Note: UNLESS THE ADVERTISEMENT OR TERMS STATE "UNRESERVED" THE AUCTION IS WITH RESERVE.OPENING & NOMINAL BIDS Small bids made with the purpose of disparaging an item may be rejected by the auctioneer. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject an opening bid that, in his opinion, is not commensurate with the value of the lot. The lot will be passed.POOLS are an association of dealers or collectors formed with the purpose of keeping down auction prices for the benefit of its members. They are illegal and under no circumstances will they be permitted. The auctioneer may at his discretion bid on behalf of the seller or elect to with-draw a lot if in his opinion a pool is operating.FIREARMS SALES: ALL FIREARMS ARE SOLD IN ACCORDANCE TO ATF REGULATIONSA VALID FFL (or C&R on valid firearms) will be required to ship firearms. Duane Merrill and Co are not responsible for failed background checks. Duane Merrill and Co are not responsible for local laws or firearms regulations outside of the State of Vermont. Please check your local laws to ensure you can posses specific firearms prior to bidding. Payment must be cleared prior to shipping. UNDER NO CONDITIONS WILL WE SHIP or SELL FIREARMS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Items may be withdrawn at any time prior to the offering of each lot. Any online item may be passed if it differs from given description or photograph.THE RECORD OF SALE kept by the auction clerks will be taken as final in the event of any dispute.ABSENTEE BIDS will be executed when possible as a convenience to the customer. The auction house will not be held responsible for any errors or failures to execute bids. The bid will be executed competitively. A down payment may be required. We will notify the bidder if successful. The decision to accept an absentee bid will be left to our discretion. Payment is due upon notification of a successful bid. All payments must be made within one week of auctionPACKING and Shipping may be arranged as a courtesy and at the buyers expense. DUANE MERRILL AND CO DO NOT SHIP IN HOUSE, delivery to a third party unaffiliated shipper will be arranged after full payment has been received. Duane Merrill and Co cannot provide shipping estimates, nor are they responsible for shipping charges accrued by buyers. The auction house must have received cleared funds to release absentee purchased property.ABSENTEE BIDDERS must give lot number and description of item, amount of bid, day phone number, complete address and tax number. Bids will be accepted up to 1/2 hour before the start of the auction - And No Later.PHONE BIDDING Phone bidding is executed as a convince to the buyer. A minimum starting bid of $500.00 applies when a phone line is requested to bid on a item. A down payment and or credit card may be requested prior to sale. Payment is due upon completion of sale. Packing & shipping arrangements may be arranged at the buyers expense.EXCEPTIONS to these terms or conditions of sale will be announced at the start of the auction.We take pride in our auction business and hope you enjoy our auctions. We look forward to serving you and thank you for your attendance.