Archival Pieces Pestles & Nutting Stones pg 1  
Item: HS381    *NEW*
Description: Hoof Style Cotton Rock Bell Pestle - KY

 

Size: 5 x 3 3/16 x 2 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS380    *NEW*
Description: Hoof Style Bell Pestle - KY

 

Size: 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 7/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS282    *NEW*
Description: Hoof Style Bell Pestle - KY

 

Size: 4 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 2 5/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS343    *NEW*
Description: Very Nice Hefty Ohio Pestle - Ex- Davis, Ex- N. Hall 

 

Size: 6 x 3 inches
Price: $ SOLD                 
Item: HS295    *NEW*
Description: Hardstone Knobbed Bell Pestle with dimpled bottom - This fine Pestle was found in Canaan Township, Wayne County, Ohio sometime prior to 1940.  It is knobbed at the top, has a nice bell shape, sit's for a nice display and is dimpled on the bottom with an overall nice slick finish!  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington. 

 

Size: 6 7/16 x 3 1/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS282    *NEW*
Description: Sandstone Abrading Stone - This nice abrading stone is made of Sandstone and was found near Hopkinsville, KY.  Ex Olie Miller

 

Size: 3 15/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS237    *NEW*
Description: Sandstone Abrading Stone Fragment - Here is a nice piece of Abrading Stone used in prehistoric Flint Knapping. 

 

Size: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 9/16 (thick) inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS194     
Description: Hardstone Pestle or Maul -  This BIG piece is either a Pestle or a Maul.  It may have been a Pestle used on a suspension limb.  It was recovered in Kentucky.  It has an old catalogue # on it.  It is from the collection of Brandon Tyree.  

 

Size: 10 x 2 3/4 x 2 inches
Price: $ SOLD               (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS200    
Description: Polished Hardstone Bell or Hoof Style Pestle -  Here is a VERY NICE example of a Bell Pestle.  This one has a very nice Squared off pole end and a wide flared out bottom.   There is wear use on the flange of the bell as you will see in this type of Pestle.  It was found in Central Kentucky.  It sits up nicely and an angle which is why some refer to these as a "hoof" type Pestle.  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington   

 

Size: 5 3/8 inches tall x 3 5/8 inches across the bottom
Price: $ SOLD             (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS199      
Description: Hardstone Bell or Hoof Style Pestle - Here is a Great example of this type of Pestle.  This one has a very nice pole end and a wide flared out bottom.   There is wear use on the flange of the bell as you will see in this type of Pestle.  It was found in Central Kentucky.  It sits up nicely and an angle which is why some refer to these as a "hoof" type Pestle.  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington 

 

Size: 5 7/16 inches tall x 3 inches across the bottom
Price: $ SOLD             (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS281    *NEW*
Description: Massive "COTTON ROCK" Pestle - This Massive Pestle weighs only a fraction of what one this size would weigh from another Hardstone!  It is made of what is commonly called "Cotton Rock", which was a Hardstone that has "leached" its weight out from years in the ground!  It was found in Simpson County, Kentucky 

 

Size: 7 3/4 x 4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS264    *NEW*
Description: Very Unusual "Acorn" Shaped Pestle - Super Pestle made from a Cobble Hardstone.  I call it the Acorn Pestle!  Found in Kentucky.  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington  

 

Size: 3 inches tall x 2 7/8 inches diameter
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS198   *NEW*   
Description: Hardstone Pestle w/ Nutting Dimples in side -  Here is a very nice Pestle that had a couple of "nutting" dimples on the side.  (see photos).  This Pestle was a "Multi-purpose" tool.  It has great symmetry and sits up nicely to display.  Found in Central Kentucky.  Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington  

 

Size: 4 1/2 x 2 9/16 inches, 1 1/2 inches thick
Price: $ SOLD                (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS135  * NEW *
Description: Two Sided KY Nutting Stone - This two sided Nutting Stone was found in Fayette County, KY.  It has one "nutting" dimple on both top and bottom. (see photos).  These were used in combination with a Pestle to break up and extract kernels from nuts.  It is made of Sandstone, which is common for these.  This piece was purchased in a group of artifacts on a board which hung in Green's Filling Station on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY, where Ramsey's Diner now stands, from around 1940 until around 1974.  It was then purchased by Prewitt Breeze.  Ex- Prewitt Breeze Collection, Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 1 3/4 x 4 x 3 3/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD             (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS129  * NEW *
Description: KY Dimpled Bottom Bell Pestle - This "squatty" Bell Pestle was found in Estill County, KY.  It is dimpled on the bottom.  It has nice pecking where it was shaped.  This one sits up and displays well.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 2 5/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 5/16 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS137 * NEW *
Description: Limonite (Brown Hematite) Bell Pestle - This heavy little Pestle is made of Limonite which is also called "Brown Hematite" which is a lower grade Hematite.  The stem is waffled so it almost looks like it has "finger holds".  It was found here in Madison County, KY.  This one sits up straight and displays very well.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 3 5/8 x 2 x 1 7/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS130  * NEW *
Description: KY Hardstone Pestle - This big Pestle was found in Fayette County, KY.  The outside surface is "pecked" into shape. (see photos).  This piece was purchased in a group of artifacts on a board which hung in Green's Filling Station on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY, where Ramsey's Diner now stands, from around 1940 until around 1974.  It was then purchased by Prewitt Breeze.  It sits up straight and displays well.  Ex- Prewitt Breeze Collection, Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS132  * NEW *
Description: KY Hardstone Bell Pestle  - This nice Pestle was found in Fayette County, KY.  The outside surface is "pecked" into shape. (see photos).  This piece was purchased in a group of artifacts on a board which hung in Green's Filling Station on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY, where Ramsey's Diner now stands, from around 1940 until around 1974.  It was then purchased by Prewitt Breeze.  It sits up straight and displays well.  Ex- Prewitt Breeze Collection, Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 4 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS136  * NEW *
Description: KY Hardstone Bell Pestle - This nice Pestle was found in Fayette County, KY.  The outside surface is "pecked" into shape. (see photos).  This piece was purchased in a group of artifacts on a board which hung in Green's Filling Station on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY, where Ramsey's Diner now stands, from around 1940 until around 1974.  It was then purchased by Prewitt Breeze.  This one has a "lean" to it, but is well shaped and displays well.  Ex- Prewitt Breeze Collection, Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS138  * NEW *
Description: KY Bell Pestle - This is a nice tall Bell Pestle.  It is flat on the bottom.  It shows faint "pecking" where is was shaped and then was ground smooth.  It has some use damage around the bell.  This one sits up nice for display.  It was found in Lee County, KY.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS140  * NEW *
Description: Hardstone Bell Pestle - This nice Bell Pestle is a little of a leaner.  (see photos).  It has a flaring lip and is well shaped.  Even though it leans, it sits up by itself for display.   It was found here in KY. 

 

Size: 3 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 3 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS141  * NEW *
Description: Rounded Bottom Pestle - This is a hefty Pestle.  It was made from a Hardstone Cobble that was "pecked" into shape.  It has a rounded bottom.  It came from a collection here in KY.  It sits up straight and displays well.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 5 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS139  * NEW *
Description: Dimpled Hump Back Pestle - This dimpled Pestle is more of a "hump back" in shape.  It is made of Hardstone and has a shallow dimple on the bottom.  It was found here in KY. 

 

Size: 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Item: HS110
Description: Galena Pestle  from KY - Here is a rare Pestle.  It is made of Galena and and was found in Scott County, KY.  This small Pestle sets up and displays well.  If you like Galena, then this is a Pestle you should have.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 2 13/16 x 1 1/2 diameter
Price: $ 135.00 SOLD           (Click Here to View more Photos
Item: HS131  * NEW *
Description: KY Dimpled Bottom Bell Pestle - This Bell Pestle was found in Lee County, KY.  It is made of a dense Hardstone and is hefty.  It has a dimpled bottom and shows "use wear" around the bell.  It sits up straight and displays well.  Ex- Monty Pennington

 

Size: 4 3/8 x 3 13/16 x 3 5/8 inches
Price: $ SOLD                   (Click Here to View more Photos)
Archival Pieces Pestles & Nutting Stones pg. 1  

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