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Lot 67:
3 3/8" Hardin Found in Fulton Co. Illinois w/ Keele COA Ex: Dean Downing, Brian Wrage Collections.
This 3 3/8 inch Early Archaic Hardin point displays the classic expanding blade strong shoulders and contracting stem associated with the type. The workmanship is solid with bold bifacial percussion thinning and well refined edges that reflect the skill of an experienced Early Archaic knapper. The point is crafted from Burlington chert and shows excellent ancient patination giving the surface a rich well aged appearance while still preserving the crispness of the original flake scars. The overall outline is symmetrical and well balanced making it a desirable example of the Hardin form.
Condition is very good. The blade edges show genuine prehistoric retouch the tip remains intact with only minor ancient use wear and the stem is complete and original. Its size workmanship and preservation place it among the stronger Illinois Hardins of this size class.
This artifact was found in Fulton County Illinois and later entered the respected collections of Dean Downing and Brian Wrage both known for their quality Midwestern material.
This artifact is an authentic Early Archaic Hardin point exhibiting all diagnostic traits of the type including its expanding blade pronounced shoulders and contracting stem. The Burlington chert shows genuine ancient patination with naturally softened flake scars and no evidence of modern reworking or enhancement. Based on its form workmanship patination and provenance through the Downing and Wrage collections this is a high quality and unquestionably authentic Hardin and an excellent example of the type.
Condition: Authentic
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