AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
LARGE GROUPING OF EXCAVATED INDIAN TRADE BEADS, WAMPUM AND TRADE AXES.This grouping from the the Toffolon Collection consists of 11 reconstructed strings of trade beads excavated at various Indian sites. Most are from Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York at various identified sites there, such as Marsh, Steele, Baughton Mill, Valley Mill and others. Each strand averages about 100 beads and are of different types, color and manufacture. The three small trade axes include a spontoon head tomahawk that is mounted on a board that states they are attributed to a French blacksmith at Ft. Frederick and are found only in Upper New York. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Beads are very good overall as excavated. Three small trade axes which measure between 5" and 7" are rusted and pitted. 49476-121 JS (400-800)