Necklace, Trade Silver, Hudson Bay Cross Pendant, Antique Venetian Aspeo Beads, Hallmark, Antique circa late 1700s, 3770

AN AMAZING ANTIQUE WORTH WEARING

This late 1700’s necklace is an antique you’re going to want to get your hands on. The single strand of alternating antique Venetian Aspeo and red heart beads is the perfect transition to the gorgeous Hudson’s Bay cross pendant. Each intricately stamped detail on the cross finishes the piece with bold character.

• artist: Narcisse Roy (1765-1814)
• affiliation: Hudson Bay Company
• hallmarks: HB QUEBEC
• materials: sterling silver, antique chevron Venetian aspeo beads, red heart beads, leather cord
• dimensions: 24", cross is 2 1/4" x 2"
• weight: 44 grams
  
• nice vintage condition
  
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• wear from ethnographic use
• style: JN3770