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1842 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge #1521

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Cultures & Ethnicities Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
1842 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge #1521
<B>1842 Charleston SERVANT Slave Hire Badge. Number 1521.</B></I> A slightly convex diamond-shaped tag with clipped corners and a hole at the top for suspension, 56mm x 57mm. Manufactured by Charleston silversmith William M. Rouse; no hallmark as standard after 1828. The elements on the obverse are as follows (top to bottom): "CHARLESTON" in a crescent-shaped bar punch (weak); an incuse "1521" in individual punches; "SERVANT" in a rectangular punch ("S" very weak); and "1842" bar punched. The condition is good to very good with a dark patina and scattered verdigris. The number and date are well punched. <BR><BR>It is estimated that there were 3842 badges manufactured with this date.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)