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Hudson Bay Pendants & Trade Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Hudson Bay Pendants & Trade Bead Necklace
Included in this lot are three hand crafted and hand silversmith made Hudson Bay pendants and a trade bead necklace. The first pendant is a cross that was originally crafted in the late 18th Century to early 19th Century. The second pendant is a large copper turtle pendant. The third pendant is a small beaver featuring "X" etchings on the tail of the beaver and the "HB" hallmark on the back. All of these items were sold by the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Company. Both the age and origin are unknown. The necklace features various unique faceted trade beads. There are a few loose trade beads that come along with the necklace. Each piece is in fair condition, with the large turtle pendant showing the most wear. The cross pendant measures 3 3/4" by 2 1/2"; the large turtle pendant measures 7" by 4"; the small beaver pendant measures 2" by 1"; the necklace measures 30 1/4" unclasped.