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Charleston, SC "Mechanic" slave hire badge, 1830

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Charleston, SC "Mechanic" slave hire badge, 1830

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Description

Charleston, SC "Mechanic" slave hire badge, 1830, Slightly concave, small copper badge stamped "CHARLESTON 1830 MECHANIC No 20", with hole at top, clipped corners, 2"squ

Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles E. Sigety; Early American History Auctions, April 22, 2000, lot 1675

Condition

Fair, shows wear consistent with age and use, letters partially obscured at left side **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Charleston, SC "Mechanic" slave hire badge, 1830

Name: Charleston, SC \"Mechanic\" slave hire badge, 1830
SKU: 146207571
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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