Lot 3001
Charleston, S.C. "SERVANT" Slave Identification Tag, 1828, copper, c. 51 x 51 mm, full, clearly punched text reads "Charleston/ 1828/ SERVANT/ No. 1527", "LAFAR" maker's mark punched on reverse, round hole at top for suspending around the neck; natural brown patina and green verdigris, Fine and rare. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
A MOST DESIRABLE AND RARE SLAVERY ARTIFACT.
Although the practice of hiring out slaves was widespread, Charleston was the only town which required that these slaves wear tags and that the owners be licensed for them.
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