I did ok last weekend on my trip to Burnet County. I got my first drill ever (perd drill; its a little rough but still cool to me), a couple high quality points, a real nice little grinding stone, a chopper and a few brokes.





I believe the one on the left is a Fairland and the one on the right is a Marshall. Both are of very high quality. I almost cried over that Marshall having a broken ear.


I am not sure what the broke point on the right is. Anyone got any ideas? Maybe another Marshall.


Another close up.

Yes. The broke on the right side is a Marshall. Perhaps made into a graver. SWEET !

looks like you had yourself a fine day. that one in your hand that you almost cried over, looks more like a bulverde to me than a marshal. anyway you look at it your not alone, i think we all get that sinkin feeling when we find an artifact so close to perfection. dang dingers

The original probably wasn't too happy about the lose either
The small grinding stone is a neat addition. We have called them special Manos for specialty condiment grinding, like herbs & ****es

very cool I have some that have made me say "WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BE BROKEN!!!!!!!!!!!".

I'm thinking that little broken ear might be worth having repaired. What do ya'll think that would do for the value of the point? There was a guy digging out there that said he would have offered me $150 for it if the ear wasn't broken off and he has been collecting, buying and selling for almost 40 years.

Even the finest repair will not up the value any. You have no idea how nut case the true high dollar collectors are on "authenticity "

To add to your Herb Mano...I just found one myself at C3 yesterday.. Hard to see in the pic but it's got
really well used grinding flats. The smallest one I just kept cause it didn't get into the camp by itself.

You got some nice finds Hal, looks like you didn't have too bad of a day. I am rather fond of those little manos myself. I think they add a neat touch to the arrowhead collection.

very nice finds, hubby needs to take a fishing trip down that way lol

Hey gee10 is this from near ******* on the lampasas river? I thought about going out there how is it?

I'm out of lgaeue here. Too much brain power on display!

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