LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Feb Americana Grand Format Auction #659  / 

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1833 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge. No 34

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Cultures & Ethnicities Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
1833 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge. No 34
<B>1833 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge. Number 34.</B></I> A slightly convex diamond-shaped tag with clipped corners and a large hole at the top for suspension, 68mm x 68mm. There is no hallmark; John J. Lafar was the contractor for this year's badges. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): "*CHARLESTON*" in a crescent-shaped bar punch; "No" in a square punch followed by an incuse "34" in individual punches; "SERVANT" in a rectangular punch; and "1833" bar punched. The extremely fine condition with smooth surfaces, strong elements, and a pleasing light chocolate patina coupled with the extremely low number makes this a very desirable tag. <BR><BR>It is estimated by the authors of <I>Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865</B></I> that 3,356 badges were manufactured for this year bringing $7,339.00 to the city coffers.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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