EXCEEDINGLY RARE CHARLESTON NECK “SERVANT” SLAVE TAG, 1848.

EXCEEDINGLY RARE CHARLESTON NECK “SERVANT” SLAVE TAG, 1848. This very rare tag is marked “C.N./Servant/1848/387”. Charleston “Neck” was incorporated in the city of Charleston in 1849. Slave tags of this form only existed in 1848 and very few are known. While trying to find a census on these 1848 Charleston “Neck” tags, we have only been able to find two or maybe three other examples. We can find no major collections that have one. Of equal or greater significance is that this is the only known slave tag with serrated edges on both right and left side. This uniquity should add much to its desirability. This tag was just recently excavated by Jeff Pitts at the estate of Duncan Ingraham in downtown Charleston. Duncan Ingraham was a prominent naval officer during the War of 1812 and later was a Confederate Admiral. SIZE: Tag measures 2-1/32″ tall x 2″ across. CONDITION: Upper left quadrant has been repaired where tag was cracked. Repair does not affect any of the text. For an excavated tag, this is in nice condition. If you want a complete set of Charleston slave tags, you need to buy this fine example. 4-39936 JS42 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2381	$11,500.00	EXCEEDINGLY RARE CHARLESTON NECK “SERVANT” SLAVE TAG, 1848. This very rare tag is marked “C.N./Servant/1848/387”. Charleston “Neck” was incorporated in the city of Charleston in 1849. Slave tags of this form only existed in 1848 and very few are known. While trying to find a census on these 1848 Charleston “Neck” tags, we have only been able to find two or maybe three other examples. We can find no major collections that have one. Of equal or greater significance is that this is the only known slave tag with serrated edges on both right and left side. This uniquity should add much to its desirability. This tag was just recently excavated by Jeff Pitts at the estate of Duncan Ingraham in downtown Charleston. Duncan Ingraham was a prominent naval officer during the War of 1812 and later was a Confederate Admiral. SIZE: Tag measures 2-1/32″ tall x 2″ across. CONDITION: Upper left quadrant has been repaired where tag was cracked. Repair does not affect any of the text. For an excavated tag, this is in nice condition. If you want a complete set of Charleston slave tags, you need to buy this fine example. 4-39936 JS42 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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