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Hudson Bay Copper Otter Effigy Necklace 1800-1850

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 900.00 USD
Hudson Bay Copper Otter Effigy Necklace 1800-1850
Native American Beadwork, Native American Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Advertising Signs, Montana Antiques, Navajo Indian Rugs, Taxidermy Mounts, Chandelier and Lighting, Antique Furniture, Firearms.
The lot features a worked and etched copper otter effigy traded by the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Co. to the Northern Plains Native American Indians. The piece is from circa 1800-1850 and shows the crown hallmarks. The piece is worked copper in the shape of two otter effigies with a brass accent on the top and a round copper worked coin having the "HB" Hudson Bay Co. hallmark. The piece shows overall good condition for being around 200 years old. The piece is on a strand of Northern Plains Native American Indian faceted trade beads in red with copper spacing beads. The effigy pendant measures 5.75”x3 5/8”" with a 30" circumference necklace. The piece is in a glass topped black display case that measures 12.25"x16.25”.