Archival Pieces Shell Artifacts pg 1  
Item: SB276    *NEW* "FEATURED"         TOM DAVIS COA - G10     
Description: Superb Conch Shell Weeping Eye Mask Gorget - This shell mask Gorget has it all.  It first has circled eyes, then the weeping eyes that are both forked and zigzagged.  It has a prominent nose feature, a well defined and puckered mouth, the outside of the chin is shaped, and it has a three line speech feature.  It is Solid with no restoration.  This is just a beauty of a mask that is well patinated.  It hails from Tennessee where is was recovered, probably in the early 1960's by Frank Morast, and ardent archaeologist in the banking business in Chattanooga, TN.  Frank was featured in Who's Who #1.  It comes with a Davis COA dated 3-8-2017 that grades it a G-10. Ex- Morast, Ex- Tom Davis, Ex- Polly, Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches
Item: SB274    *NEW*
Description: Engraved Shell Spoon - Outstanding Shell spoon. Engraved with cross hatching.  From Simpson County, Kentucky. 

 

Size: 5 x 3 7/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB275    *NEW*
Description: Super Shell Mask from Tennessee - This Super Shell Mask was found in Loudon County, Tennessee.  It has excellent patina, drilled eyes, and is solid.  Ex- James McNabb.  Comes with a Davis COA grading it a G10. 

 

Size: 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD             (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB246    *NEW*
Description: Reverse Socketed Antler or Shell Lance Point - This is a Super example of a socket-ed Lance Point.  It was inserted into a hollowed out Lance Shaft.  A couple of people have indicated they think it is made from the center of a large Conch shell, but whether antler or shell, it is an exceptional piece! Shelter recovered in Simpson County, Kentucky 

 

Size: 6 1/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB241    *NEW*
Description: Shell Necklace and Pendant - This nice Olive Shell Necklace was recovered in Simpson County Kentucky.  It is made up of 18 highly patinated Olive shells ranging in size from about 1 1/8 inch to 2 inches in length.  Attached to these was the shell disc gorget or pendant.  The portion that was recovered has two drilled holes near the edge. (see photos)  If you like shell, here is a nice Kentucky Shell Necklace! Updated Provenance: Found along Red River on Bob Guion Farm by Ronnie Page around 1980.  Part of over 1100 pieces found in the cache.

 

Size: Gorget 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches / Shell beads range from 1 1/8' to 2" each
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB238    *NEW*
Description: Kentucky Shell Necklace - This Shell was found in Mason County, Kentucky near Fox Fields.  all the shells are nicely drilled and there are also some ground shell beads.

 

Size: 15 1/2 inches strung
Price: $ Confiscated by Wife  (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB238    *NEW*
Description: Kentucky Shell Necklace - This Shell was found in Mason County, Kentucky near Fox Fields.  all the shells are nicely drilled and there are also some ground shell beads.

 

Size: 15 1/2 inches strung
Price: $ Confiscated by Wife  (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB198    *NEW*
Description: Two Shell Disc Beads - here are two very nice shell disc beads found in Tennessee.  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington

 

Size: 1 1/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD / pair                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB197    *NEW*
Description: Kentucky Shell Bead Necklace - Very nice 12" Shell Bead Necklace that will grade G-10.  Ex- Tom Davis, Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington

 

Size: 12 1/2 inches in length
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB188    *NEW*
Description: Tennessee Shell Necklace & Shell Pendant -  This Necklace was recovered in the area of the Nickajack Cave in Marion County, Tennessee in the 1940's.  It contains approx 112 shell beads that range from approx 3/16 to 5/16 in diameter and 1/8 to 7/16 inches in length and the shell pendant was found in close proximity.  The Nickajack Cave was important throughout prehistoric AND Historic History.  Ex- Roger Stevens, Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington

 

Size: Necklace is approx 29 - 30 inches total length, Pendant is 2 1/2 x 15/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item:SB173  
Description: Feurt Site Shell Necklace - This Shell was found in the same spot and believe to be part or all of a necklace.  It was that was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio.  The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River.  The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name.  Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection   

 

Size: outside beads range from 3/8 inches to 3/4 inches; longer drilled bead or pendant is 1 3/4" in length.  Drilled Shell Pendant measures 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches.
Price: SOLD             (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB135   * NEW *          Fort Ancient      Feurt Village Site
Description: Feurt Village Drilled Shell - Here is nice drilled shell Hoe.  These were fitted with a handle when used.  It was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio.  The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River.  The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name.  Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection.

 

Size: 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD           (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB134   * NEW *          Fort Ancient      Feurt Village Site
Description: Feurt Village Drilled Hoe - Here is nice drilled shell Hoe.  These were fitted with a handle when used.  It was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio.  The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River.  The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name.  Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection.

 

Size: 3 1/2 x 3 inches
Price: $ SOLD           (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB106
Description:  Shell Necklace from the Hardin Village Site - This is a "set" which was purchased from a collection in Greenup County, KY.  It is from the "Hardin Village Site" across the Ohio River from the Feurt Site.  The centerpiece is marked with a collection mark, "Ky515MA". It is a very nice set of shell including the center two hole pendant and the ear-bobs.  There are a total of 57 pieces in the set.  Ex- Tom Davis, Ex- D. Travis

 

Size: Center Pendant is 3 1/8 inches long for Reference

 

Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: SB105
Description: String of Shell Beads - Found in Mississippi County, Arkansas.  Ex-Tom Davis, Ex- D. Travis

 

Size: Largest bead 13/16 x 15/16/ x 3/4 inches, string is about 23 inches long
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
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