The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
Three Indian Trade Silver Pieces
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Three Indian Trade Silver Pieces
Comprising two Beaver Effigies and a Hudson Bay Company medallion.
Length of largest element: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Please note that these items are likely not of 18th century origin and are possibly reproductions.
Sherwoods Spirit of America, Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 9, 2013, lot 9154
These two Beaver effigies and coin were made by the Hudson Bay Company beginning at the end of the 18th century as a form of currency for the North American fur trade. These pieces were traded between the Native American population and fur merchants.