1816 Charleston No. 285 “Servant?? Slave Hire Tag – Early American Identification Badge
Updated August 28, 2026
| Lot number | 0138 |
| 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 |
Historically significant 1816 Charleston slave hire tag bearing the occupational designation “SERVANT.” The metal tag is formed in the characteristic diamond shape with a pierced suspension
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