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Hudson Bay Copper Turtle Effigy on Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 800.00 USD
Hudson Bay Copper Turtle Effigy on Bead Necklace
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The lot features a worked and etched copper turtle traded by the Hudson Bay Fur Trading Co. to the Northern Plains Native American Indians. The necklace features excellent 18th-19th century sea glass trade bead necklace in yellow and black. The turtle shows a copper body with a brass plate and a copper circle with "HB" marked on it. The piece is worked copper in the shape of a turtle effigy and marked "HB" Hudson Bay Co. hallmark. The piece shows overall good condition. The copper pendant shows the crown and walking lion hallmarks. The effigy pendant measures 3 7/8" x 7" and the necklace is 16 3/4" .