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Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Bead Necklace
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For your consideration is this Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Bead Necklace. These large Hudson Bay White Heart “Cornaline d'Aleppo” exotic trade beads dating to the 16th-17th Century. These 1600-1800’s beads are regularly referred to as “white hearts” due to the opaque white core at the “heart” or center of each bead that is finished with a red semi-translucent outer shell (showing the white partially through). This outstanding strand shows a unusually large size with very rare shiny semi-transparent outer shell. The strand consists of tightly braided waxed leather, a later addition. There is as total of 948 antique original Hudson Bay Fur Trading Company exotic glass trade beads. The measurements of each necklace are 12" top knot to tip.