AMER AUGUST 2015

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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015

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

Bidding Current Bidding Minimum Bid: $0.00 Final prices include buyers premium: $4,111.25 Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800 Number Bids: 1	Auction closed on Monday, August 24, 2015.