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. 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) – Lot 2177

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2177	$4,013.75	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. 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) – Lot 2177 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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1825 DATED CHARLESTON “PORTER” SLAVE HIRE BADGE NUMBER 629.