The Lovett Collection: Ancient Artifacts and World War II Memorabilia

Featured is a Huge 7" Spear Point

Water-worn fossil specimen, approximately 6.5 inches long, tan to brown, conical with a blunt worn tip and an eroded cavity at the base. Reportedly found in Bowman County, North Dakota, per the consignor. This lot was previously catalogued as a Triceratops tooth. That attribution is not supported by the specimen - a rooted Triceratops tooth is roughly 2 inches at the very largest - and it has been withdrawn. Offered as an unidentified fossil, sold as-is, with no identification, species, formation, age, or provenance warranted. We would encourage you to look it over yourself during preview.

Group of three old woven rattan yam masks attributed to the Abelam people of the Prince Alexander Mountains, Papua New Guinea. Decorated with natural pigments in traditional geometric and facial designs. Reportedly collected in the 1970s and described in the accompanying paperwork as approximately 65–70 years old. Sizes approx. 12 in., 11 1/2 in., and 17 in.

19th century Continental eight-shot percussion pepperbox revolver of Mariette type with central stiletto blade. Features eight twist turn-off barrels, ring trigger, rounded action, fluted dark grips, and metal butt cap. Approximately 13" overall length according to the accompanying documentation.

Includes BidAncient.com certificate and original 2002 auction paperwork identifying the piece as Lot 135 and describing it as a 19th century or earlier Continental percussion pepperbox revolver. Documentation also lists provenance through Bonhams auction house, London, UK, and records a purchase price of $998.00.

Shows age, finish wear, oxidation/patina, and handling wear consistent with an antique arm. Mechanical function has not been independently verified by Woolsey Auction Company. See photos for condition and included documentation.

Clay cuneiform foundation cone attributed to the Sumerian ruler Gudea of Lagash, circa 2100 BC. Inscribed in cuneiform with a building dedication relating to the restoration of Eninnu, the temple of Ningirsu. Measures approximately 5" tall with a 2-1/4" diameter base. Includes 2004 Certificate of Authenticity from BidAncient Ltd./The Celtic & Prehistoric Museum and original purchase documentation. Documentation states the inscription was translated by noted cuneiform scholar Professor W. G. Lambert. See photos for condition and included paperwork.

Display Case Measures 24"x15"x2.5"

Iron shield attributed to 16th-century England, reportedly from an English private collection. The round shield measures approximately 18 inches in diameter and features four raised bosses on the face, with extensive incised decoration across the surface and an elliptical floral motif at the center as described in the accompanying documentation. The iron retains a dark aged patina with surface wear and oxidation throughout. Accompanied by purchase and provenance paperwork from Antiquities Collector / Museum of Ancient Art, dated May 7, 2002, identifying the piece as a 16th-century UK iron shield and describing it as intact and unrestored at the time of sale. Please review all photographs for condition and details.

Greek Apulian owl skyphos attributed to circa 350 BC. Black-glazed twin-handled drinking vessel decorated with stylized owl motifs and surrounding foliate and geometric elements in contrasting earthen tones. The owl was a well-known symbol associated with Athena and wisdom in ancient Greek art. Measures approximately 3 1/4 inches high × 6 inches handle to handle. Accompanied by a 2003 Certificate of Authenticity from BidAncient Ltd. and additional documentation from The Celtic & Prehistoric Museum. Documentation identifies the vessel as intact and unrestored at the time of certification. Surface wear, deposits, losses to the glaze, and other age-related imperfections are visible. Please review all photographs for condition and details

Outstanding Quality Authentic Ancient Estate Blade Collection from Tennessee and Kentucky found from the 1930's-1970's
Blades Measure from 3 1/4" to 5 3/4" with the center of this display being a Large Bi Pointed Blade 

Collection is in a large 16"x16"x 2 1/2" in a quality custom hand made red oak would double glass top display case perfect for Wall Mounting 

Beautiful collection of relics with great color 

Three stone arrowheads measuring approximately 2 to 2½ inches long. Includes black 4 × 5-inch display case. Age, origin, and authenticity have not been verified. See photos for condition.

Three stone points and knife blades measuring approximately 2 to 3½ inches long. One is collector-marked “Sutherland Springs, Wilson Co., TX, 10-3-89.” Includes black display case. Age, origin, and authenticity have not been verified. See photos for condition.

Large worked stone knife blade measuring approximately 4.5 in. long by 2 in. wide. Collector marked Olympia Hills, Co., Texas. Age, origin, and authenticity have not been verified. See photos for condition. 

Large worked chert biface or unfinished knife blade, measuring approximately 4.5 in. long, 2.5 in. wide, retains a section of rough outer stone material. Age, origin, and authenticity have not been verified. 

Black obsidian knife blade measuring approximately 3 3/4 in. long by 1 1/4 in. wide, flaking cutting edges with a rough unworked section remaining near the center 

Gray chert hand scraper measuring approximately 3 1/4 in. long by 2 in. wide features flaked edges, a visible fossil inclusion, and an attached handwritten collection number. 

Fossil fish, likely a Knightia species, preserved in a light-colored limestone slab. Fish measures approximately 3.5 inches long. Slab measures approximately 4.5 by 3.5. Natural edge loss and surface wear present. Exact age and origin unknown. 

Polished Black stone Specimen Containing tow visible Orthoceras Cephalopod fossils 

Dark shale slab containing multiple fossilized fern frond impressions measures approximately 6.5 in. long by 3.5 in. wide. Natural edge loss, surface wear, and mineral staining present. Exact age and origin are unknown. 

This fossil stone slab with orange-brown and olive coloring, with visible mineral veining, measures approximately 4.5 in. long by 2.25 in. wide. The exact fossil type, age, and origin are unknown. 

Ancient Egyptian alabaster cylinder-form container attributed to the Predynastic period, circa 5000–4000 BC. Tall cylindrical body with horizontal natural banding and hollow interior. Measures approximately 3 5/8" high per accompanying collection documentation. Includes matching reference paperwork identifying it as Egyptian alabaster, catalog reference no. 407. See photos for condition.

Ancient Mesopotamian terracotta foundation cone attributed to the Neo-Sumerian period and reign of Gudea of Lagash, circa 2141–2121 BC. Tapered clay form with flared head and cuneiform inscription relating to the rebuilding of the Eninnu temple of Ningirsu. Approximately 4 15/16" long according to accompanying documentation. Includes period dealer/reference paperwork from Sands of Time and Charles Edwin Puckett identifying the piece and inscription. See photos for condition and included documentation.

Polished black stone hand axe attributed to Costa Rica, Central Pacific Watershed archaeological zone. Accompanying 1998 purchase documentation identifies it as approximately 3,000 years old. Measures about 6" long, 3 1/4" wide at the broad end, and 1 1/2" thick. Includes original eBay purchase paperwork showing a 1998 sale price of $49.00. See photos for condition and documentation.

Flint with Even Brown Patina 

Two worked stone tools from an older collection, consisting of one dark brown-gray example and one lighter tan triangular example. Both show shaped and worked edges consistent with prehistoric hand tools or cutting implements. Accompanying collection sheet identifies them only as “Various ancient tools” and provides no origin, age, or culture. Sold with the matching collection reference photo. See photos for condition.

Ancient Egyptian stone mace head, attributed in the original 1998 purchase listing to approximately 3000–2500 BC. Hand-shaped dark stone with a rounded, near-biconical form and central hafting hole for mounting on a handle. Measures approximately 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" according to the original seller’s description.

Exact age and cultural attribution have not been independently verified by Woolsey Auction Company. See photos for condition and included documentation.

Ancient Near Eastern stone mace head attributed to circa 4000 BC. Hand-shaped from heavy pale mottled stone with rounded form, raised foot, and central hafting hole. Measures approximately 2 1/4" x 2". Includes matching 1998 purchase documentation. See photos for condition.

Ancient Luristan bronze mace head dated approximately 1000–700 BC. Cast in one piece of bronze with a long tubular body, flared socket end, ringed bands, and raised decorative bosses near the head. Measures approximately 6 1/2 inches long. Includes a 2002 Certificate of Antiquity from Hundred & One Antiques and original auction documentation. Surface patina and age-related wear present; see photos for condition.

Ancient Near Eastern bronze battle mace attributed in the original Senatus Consulto documentation to Iran/Luristan and dated approximately 1200–800 BC. Solid bronze construction with seven raised ribs around the head, elongated socket, and green patina. Original listing records a length of approximately 108 mm (4.2 inches) and about 65 mm thick. Includes matching 2002 Senatus Consulto invoice and original auction documentation. Surface deposits, oxidation, and patina present; see photos for condition.

Ancient Syro-Hittite marble or hardstone mace head dated in the original BidAncient documentation to approximately 1200–800 BC. Rounded form with carved radial grooves and central drilled hafting hole. Original listing records dimensions of approximately 3 inches high by 2 3/8 inches in diameter. Includes matching 2002 BidAncient purchase documentation. Surface wear, deposits, and edge losses consistent with age; see photos for condition.

Medieval iron mace head attributed to Bulgaria and dating approximately 1000–1400 AD. Heavy iron construction with a large central shaft opening and multiple projecting striking points around the body. Original collection tag identifies the piece as Bulgarian iron, 1000–1400 AD. Accompanied by 1998 auction documentation describing a comparable Bulgarian medieval iron mace head. Heavy surface oxidation and age-related wear throughout; see photos for condition.

Large carved stone mace head attributed to Costa Rica and dated in the original 2004 purchase listing to approximately 300–800 AD. Carved in the form of a beaked and winged bird, with central hafting socket for mounting to a handle.

Original seller documentation lists dimensions of approximately 7" long, 3 1/2" high, and 3" wide, with an approximately 2" conical opening for the handle. Surface shows heavy age-related wear, weathering, abrasions, and patina.Exact age and cultural attribution have not been independently verified by Woolsey Auction Company. See photos for condition and included documentation.

Carved white marble mace head attributed to Neolithic China, dating to approximately the 3rd–2nd millennium BC. Rounded melon-form body with 11 deeply carved ribs and a drilled central hafting hole. Measures approximately 53 mm across according to accompanying documentation.

Ancient Chinese blackstone mace head attributed to the 3rd millennium BC. Rounded polished stone form with central drilled hafting hole for attachment to a shaft. Measures approximately 63 mm according to the original dealer listing. Includes matching 2002 Senatus Consulto purchase documentation. See photos for condition.

Carved gray stone mace head attributed to Costa Rica, dating approximately 300–500 AD. Lobed circular form with central shaft opening. Original 1998 auction listing describes it as approximately 3 inches in diameter and 2½ inches long. Surface wear and small losses from age. 

Set of three drilled stone mace heads attributed in the accompanying 1999 auction record to Pre-Columbian Mezcala culture, circa 300 BC. Includes three different rounded forms with central shaft openings and age-related surface wear and abrasions. Sold unmounted.

Bronze spear point with a long tapered leaf-shaped blade, narrow central neck, and flared socket for attachment to a shaft. Extensive green and brown patination. Surface oxidation, mineral deposits, and wear are present throughout. Sold with the consignor's accompanying paperwork, including a gallery certificate dated March 17, 2000. Woolsey Auction Company makes no representation as to the age, origin, or authenticity of this piece. If you are bidding seriously on this one, we would encourage you to look it over in person during preview.

Ancient bronze chariot rein attachment attributed to approximately the 1st–2nd century AD. The piece is cast in the form of a stylized human bust with detailed facial features, headdress or coiffure, and decorative elements across the chest. A projecting rear section and lower loop or attachment point suggest use as a fitting or rein guide associated with a chariot or harness assembly. Mounted on a custom clear Lucite display base. Measures approximately 3 × 3 inches according to the accompanying collection documentation. The paperwork provides no additional cultural attribution or provenance. Surface patina, oxidation, mineral deposits, wear, and age-related imperfections are present throughout. Please review all photographs for condition and details

Ancient Egyptian bronze pin attributed to the New Kingdom period, featuring a decorative terminal described in the accompanying collection documentation as a triple head of a Pharaoh. The piece consists of a long slender bronze pin with a sculptural finial and aged green-brown patina throughout. Mounted on a custom clear display base and measuring approximately 4 1/2 inches high on base. No additional provenance or dating information is provided in the collection paperwork. Surface oxidation, patina, mineral deposits, wear, and other age-related imperfections are present. Please review all photographs for condition and details.

Chinese bronze fitting identified in the accompanying collection documentation as a dragon-form tent spike cover from the Ming Dynasty. The piece is cast in the form of a stylized dragon head with an elongated neck and decorative openwork or projecting elements, and is mounted on a custom display stand. The bronze shows dark aged patina, oxidation, surface deposits, and wear throughout. No additional provenance, dimensions, or dating information are provided in the collection paperwork, so the Ming Dynasty attribution should be considered based on the accompanying documentation rather than independently verified. Please review all photographs for condition and details.

Cast brass figure of a multi-armed Hindu goddess standing over a recumbent figure, richly detailed with an elaborate headdress, jewelry, and multiple attributes held in the hands, including bladed and ceremonial objects. The figure stands on an oval decorated base and shows an aged surface with patina, oxidation, and wear throughout. Accompanying collection documentation identifies the piece only as “Brass Goddess” and provides no additional date, culture, deity identification, or provenance. Exact age and attribution have not been independently verified. Please review all photographs carefully for condition and details.