#174 • Robert Cruickshank (Montreal, 1774-1809) Silver Breast Plate Cross

Part of Session I: Fall Americana & Decorative Arts Live (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,500.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 23, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

An outstanding Robert Cruickshank (Montreal, active 1774-1809) silver cross breast plate from the Hudson Bay Company of Montreal.  The piece shows all silver construction being all handmade and stamped with unique silver infinity chain link necklace strand. At the base of the piece shows a large single barred cross which is hallmarked “RC”, “HB”, and “MONTREAL” with roll and punch engraving being held in place with the silver link. The base also shows two single-barred crosses being plainly un-engraved and touch marked at the center “RC”, held into place with single links. Above comes a round breast plate of silver showing roll and punch engraving with a four part circle and hallmark / touch marked “RC” and “MONTREAL”, Upper crecent shaped breast plate with central roll and punch decorated eagle and touch marked "HB" . Lastly above the top breast plate shows two convex (outwardly curved) heart plates being roll engraved and attaching the bottom breast plate and crosses to the top chain link strand. Each of the pieces show perforated holes which then hold the silver chain links. Robert Cruickshank is a well-documented maker of silver sterling goods during the late 1700’s to early 1800’s being active in producing and trading his pieces during 1774-1809 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; overall 26 x 6 inches (with chain extended). Overall very good condition with some minor pitting.