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Gold Capped Hinkley Fire Beartooth Pendant C.1894

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 400.00 USD
Gold Capped Hinkley Fire Beartooth Pendant C.1894
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This lot features a Gold capped Hinkley Fire beartooth pendant from 1894. This piece is in good condition for its age. The Hinkley Fire was a 200,000 acre fire in Minnesota in 1894, it destroyed six towns and over 400 sq. miles in under four hours. It was one of the deadliest in Minnesota history with 413-418 dead. The gold cap is marked "Hinkley Fire Sept 1st 1894 G. Vitalis." This is a very unique piece. Gold is tested and verified 10-12kt. It measures 1 3/4" L x 1" W x 3/8" D