OntarioArch
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Found these two authentic beauties hidden among a neglected collection just filled ….FILLED….with gaudy reproductions. So I was on my guard, as best as I could be. Widowed owner was interested to learn about authenticity and patina, and agreed to sell me these two pieces for a fair, reasonable price.
No provenance at all. But authentic artifacts speak for themselves! Plus, I ‘scoped them when I got home.
The projectile point exhibits significant patination, including iron deposition, throughout the piece. Even the interior of the notches have iron deposition/patina. The steep angle and depth of the notches, and those long barbed shoulders that result, have me typing this 1.75 inch piece as a Lost Lake. Extremely thin! About 3 or 4 mm. I appreciate any input from the more experienced folks here. Would it be safer to just call it an ‘early archaic corner notched point’? I have to admit I like the thought of owning a true Lost Lake: this would be my only one. At any rate, to think of those barbs remaining intact for 6000-9000 years is awe inspiring. And under the microscope, I see lots of blue inclusions. Could this be Coshocton flint? Not sure about the type of rock here.
The second piece I picked up just because I really like Indiana Hornstone. This 2 inch blade looks to be in really good condition, although I am not quite sure about the base. Is it ‘finished’ or does it show some breakage after it manufacture? Not sure, but a pretty blade.
Thanks for your viewpoints!
No provenance at all. But authentic artifacts speak for themselves! Plus, I ‘scoped them when I got home.
The projectile point exhibits significant patination, including iron deposition, throughout the piece. Even the interior of the notches have iron deposition/patina. The steep angle and depth of the notches, and those long barbed shoulders that result, have me typing this 1.75 inch piece as a Lost Lake. Extremely thin! About 3 or 4 mm. I appreciate any input from the more experienced folks here. Would it be safer to just call it an ‘early archaic corner notched point’? I have to admit I like the thought of owning a true Lost Lake: this would be my only one. At any rate, to think of those barbs remaining intact for 6000-9000 years is awe inspiring. And under the microscope, I see lots of blue inclusions. Could this be Coshocton flint? Not sure about the type of rock here.
The second piece I picked up just because I really like Indiana Hornstone. This 2 inch blade looks to be in really good condition, although I am not quite sure about the base. Is it ‘finished’ or does it show some breakage after it manufacture? Not sure, but a pretty blade.
Thanks for your viewpoints!
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