This unique clay pot is based on the original clay artifact located in the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. The original pot is missing the handle, but the likely handle was found in other photos and this replica restores that handle. The replica mimics the cracks and defects of the original.

Using several photos as reference, artist David Lindsley has hand-sculpted this unique clay pot. The box measures about 3 1/2" x 7" and 4 1/2" high and is cast using heavy plastic resin, hand painted to simulate the original.

This unique box is based on the original clay artifact discovered in St. Louis, Michigan on December 12th, 1904 and was part of the Soper-Savage collection. The whereabouts of the box are unknown and the image shown below is the only known photograph to exist of the box.

Using only the photo as reference, artist David Lindsley has hand-sculpted this box. The box measures about 11" wide x 4" deep x 11" high and is cast using heavy plastic resin, hand painted to simulate the original.

The original box, along with several other artifacts, was found in the 1880s near the shores of Lake St. Clair while the owner was digging a basement for a house. They remain in the private collection of the family.

Although the true purpose of this box is unknown, it is thought to be associated with a funeral or memorial in some way. Using high-quality photos of the original, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this slate box. The box measures about 9" wide x 5" deep x 7" high and is cast using heavy plastic resin, hand painted to simulate the original slate, and includes real copper corners.

The original ancient Hopewell era sundial along with several other items were discovered when digging a basement for a house close to Lake St. Clair.

Using high-quality photos of the original sundial, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this sundial. The sundial measures about 10" x 7 1/4" and is cast using heavy plastic resin, hand painted to simulate the original slate, and includes a real copper indicator.

The original slate is one of thousands that were discovered by settlers and residents in the north central area of the United States all through the 1800s. It is part of the Soper and Savage collection, or "Michigan Plates" and is currently in the possesion of the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing.

Using high-quality photos of the original, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this slate. The slate measures about 5" x 10", is cast using heavy plastic resin, and hand-painted to simulate the original aged look.

The original slate is one of thousands that were discovered by settlers and residents in the north central area of the United States all through the 1800s. It is part of the Soper and Savage collection, or "Michigan Plates" and is currently in the possesion of the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing.

Using high-quality photos of the original, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this slate. The slate measures about 4" x 8", is cast using heavy plastic resin, and hand-painted to simulate the original aged look.

This original clay box is one of thousands of artifacts that were discovered by settlers and residents in the north central area of the United States all through the 1800s. It is part of the Soper and Savage collection, or "Michigan Plates" and is currently in the possession of the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing.

Unfortunately, through careless handling, this box has been broken into several pieces. Some pieces are gone, but much of it still exists. The photograph taken below is the only known photo of this box - unbroken.

Artist David Lindsley has painstakingly sculpted a duplicate of the box based on existing fragments in the Lansing Museum. It is actual size and measures about 10" wide by about 4" deep and about 8.5" tall. It is hand-poured and painted to match the original artifact.

The original slate is one of thousands that were discovered by settlers and residents in the north central area of the United States all through the 1800s. It is part of the Soper and Savage collection, or "Michigan Plates" and is currently in the possesion of the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing.

It was found on May 14,1908 near Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

Using high-quality photos of the original, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this slate. The slate measures about 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", is cast using heavy plastic resin, and hand-painted to simulate the original aged look.

This box was originally part of the Michigan collection. But unfortunately, the lid is all that remains. It is unknown what happened to the rest of the box. Luckily, I was able to source beautiful photographs of all sides of the box before it was "lost" and used those to recreate this stunning box.

Similar in size to the Memorial Box, it is thought to be associated with a funeral or memorial in some way. Using high-quality photos of the original, artist David Lindsley has painstakingly recreated this slate box. The box measures about 9" wide x 4" deep x 7" high and is cast using heavy plastic resin, hand painted to simulate the original slate, and includes real copper fasteners.