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North West Company Beaver Token circa 1820

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
North West Company Beaver Token circa 1820
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This is an original North West Fur Trade Company Beaver Token from 1820. The original piece would have been the equivalent of one beaver belt. This is on a strand of Native American Indian trade beads. 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. Rare piece. Coin measures 1 1/8" diameter and the necklace is 32.5" circumference. This is in a black display box with glass top that measures 12.25"x8 3/8".