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Blackfoot Bear Paw Sheath & Hudson Bay Dag c.1840

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Blackfoot Bear Paw Sheath & Hudson Bay Dag c.1840
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The lot features an exceedingly rare original Hudson Bay Co. "HB" hallmarked beaver tail dag knife from circa 1830-1850 and Blackfoot Bear Paw effigy beaded dag knife sheath. The knife shows a beaver tail dag forged iron blade with brass hilt and wood handle showing inlaid rivet iron and brass. The sheath is Indian tanned hide constructed with red ocher dye and black dye accents with 19th century glass trade seed beads in greasy yellow, semi-transparent red, and a black bear paw claw. The dag knife is 12 3/8"L x 2.5"W with a 7.5"L blade. Sheath is 16 5/8"L x 3.5"W.