RARE 1805 CHARLESTON PORTER SLAVE HIRE BADGE NO. 61.

RARE 1805 CHARLESTON PORTER SLAVE HIRE BADGE NO. 61. A slightly convex octagonal tag with a hole at the top for suspension. A “C. PRINCE” hallmark is punched on the back, likely for Charleston silversmith Charles Prince. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): “CHARLESTON” in a crescent-shaped bar punch; “No” in a square punch followed by an incuse “61” in individual punches; “PORTER” in a rectangular punch; and “1805” bar punched (the 5 is lightly struck). The Charleston Times notes that 1354 badges were sold in the fiscal year 1804-1805. Since no badges for 1804 have been confirmed, most of this total would have been dated 1805. This year (and the next) marked a change in the law and the dating method of slave-hire badges. From that point forward, they were issued to be worn for a calendar year, not a fiscal year. SIZE: 2-1/2″ h x 2-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good with some use dents, light green verdigris on parts, generally very good. 9-91633 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014

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
	2294	$7,702.50	RARE 1805 CHARLESTON PORTER SLAVE HIRE BADGE NO. 61. A slightly convex octagonal tag with a hole at the top for suspension. A “C. PRINCE” hallmark is punched on the back, likely for Charleston silversmith Charles Prince. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): “CHARLESTON” in a crescent-shaped bar punch; “No” in a square punch followed by an incuse “61” in individual punches; “PORTER” in a rectangular punch; and “1805” bar punched (the 5 is lightly struck). The Charleston Times notes that 1354 badges were sold in the fiscal year 1804-1805. Since no badges for 1804 have been confirmed, most of this total would have been dated 1805. This year (and the next) marked a change in the law and the dating method of slave-hire badges. From that point forward, they were issued to be worn for a calendar year, not a fiscal year. SIZE: 2-1/2″ h x 2-1/4″ w. CONDITION: Very good with some use dents, light green verdigris on parts, generally very good. 9-91633 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2014 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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