AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
1825 DATED CHARLESTON "PORTER" SLAVE HIRE BADGE NUMBER 629. 2" square copper tag worn by a slave in Charleston, South Carolina who was hired out by his master for seasonal work as a porter. Badges maker mark "LAFAR" in a raised letter cartouche below the badge number 629. Nice markings, easily discerned with good shape. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good for excavated badge with minor bends and creases. One small area of chipped patina on verso exposing bright copper. 49055-25 (1,200-1,800) JS0