Purported 1821 Charleston South Carolina Brass Slave Tag
Updated August 21, 2026
This auction ended on August 29, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0086 |
| Estimate | $5 - $100,000 |
| Opening bid | $5 |
| Auction | August 2026 End of Summer Auction |
| Date | August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Holbert Auction Services |
| Location | Donalds, South Carolina |
This is an authentic 1821 brass 'Servant' badge issued by the City of Charleston, South Carolina. These tags were mandated by municipal law and required to be worn by enslaved people who were hired
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