Fur Trade Silver Nose Or Ear Bob Marked C A (Charles Arnoldi) & Montreal
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:39981 |
Up for unreserved auction is a scarce Fur Trade Nose or Ear Bob. It is 2 1/8" in length and weighs 4.5 grams. It has CA in script within an irregular cartouche on the bottom with Montreal below the mark The CA script is the mark of Charles Arnoldi (1779-1817) who worked in Montreal PQ It is a highly sought after touch mark. This bob has a deep silver patina with appropriate edge and suspension hole wear. It tests at coin silver or higher.
Larg...e quantities of trade silver was made in the 18th and early 19th century for trade to the natives in the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi and Missouri River valleys during the Fur Trade era. They were made in a number of places, including Albany, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Louis, Montreal, and Quebec, as well as London. Many are stamped with Montreal or Quebec, regardless of their origin, as that was prefered by the tribes.
This nose bob has a nice dark patina, and shows wear appropriate to having been worn. That said, I cannot guarantee that this was made during the fur trade era. Please review the photos carefully, as they are the basis for you to form an opinion and bid. We have retired and are passing on some of the collections to new caretakers.
I have listed a number of other interesting items; take a look.
Thanks
Larg...e quantities of trade silver was made in the 18th and early 19th century for trade to the natives in the Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi and Missouri River valleys during the Fur Trade era. They were made in a number of places, including Albany, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Louis, Montreal, and Quebec, as well as London. Many are stamped with Montreal or Quebec, regardless of their origin, as that was prefered by the tribes.
This nose bob has a nice dark patina, and shows wear appropriate to having been worn. That said, I cannot guarantee that this was made during the fur trade era. Please review the photos carefully, as they are the basis for you to form an opinion and bid. We have retired and are passing on some of the collections to new caretakers.
I have listed a number of other interesting items; take a look.
Thanks
