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Meskwaki Beaver Top Hat North West Co Silver Cross

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 1,850.00 USD
Meskwaki Beaver Top Hat North West Co Silver Cross
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This is a beaver silver top hat traded to the Meskwaki (Mesquakie) Native American Indian tribe and shows a rare silver North West Fur Trading Co silver cross. The cross is hallmarked, "N.W.C.", "N.W.C. (in a heart)", and "Quebec". The hat is in very good to excellent condition and the rare silver cross shows a well preserved condition also. Rare cross in a unique size. The North West Company were direct competitors to Hudson Bay Fur Trading Co. and was forcibly merged with Hudson Bay in the early 19th century. The silver cross is believed to be 18th to 19th century. The hat is in the original cardboard box. The hat is marked, "F Select Quality Silk Hat Recognized Standard of Excellence." The hat is 11 7/8" x 10" and 5 7/8"H. The cross is 3 5/8"x1.75".