1853 Charleston, South Carolina Slave Hire Tag – Porter No. 796
Updated August 28, 2026
| Lot number | 0040 |
| Estimate | $300 - $500 |
| Opening bid | $9 |
| Auction | Scarce WW2 German & Civil War Artifacts |
| Date | September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Rare Treasures |
| Location | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
Mid-19th-century Charleston, South Carolina slave hire tag bearing the occupational designation “PORTER,” identification number 796, and the date 1853. Fashioned in a diamond-shaped form with
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