'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off
- Hudson’s Bay Co. plans to auction historically significant artifacts, including its 1670 charter, crucial to Canada’s history.
- The auction will occur separately from the ongoing sale process of the company's assets and operations.
- Hudson’s Bay stated the charter 'will be provided special consideration' due to its important role in Canadian history.
- HBC aims to save six stores and its e-commerce business during the restructuring, pending court approval.
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The Toronto Star
CP24‘Crown jewel’: HBC’s charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off
TORONTO - Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art
A cross-country look at where some of Hudson's Bay artifacts are held
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s oldest company, is seeking court permission to auction off its artifacts, art and even the royal charter that gave the business the power to dominate the 17th century fur trade. However, thousands of items imbued with Bay history have already wound up in the hands of archival institutions. Here’s a look at […]
'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off - The Turtle Island News
By Tara Deschamps Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. The collapsing department store chain known as Canada’s oldest company said it’s applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to sell the items, which would ensure some of its most valuable and historical assets get the “care, consideration and ex…
HBC Wants to Hold Ab Auction for Its Art and Artifacts, Including Its Royal Charter
Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts. The collapsing department store chain known as Canada’s oldest company said it’s applying to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to sell the items, which would ensure some of its most valuable and historical assets get the “care, consideration and expertise required” …
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