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17th century slave collar

By washingtonpayne, 5 July, 2010
Description

I do also know that it was the first collar found in my part of the state in 120 years. Also this collar would have been sealed locked for life and most likely buried with slave. I have been told by many collectors that it is 17th century but never told what it was worth (muesems dont like to tell you what things are worth. also at the same dig I found a pair of Hyatt shackles from around 1835 through 4 years of investigating the property it was found that the house and it's owners the Yerkes Family of Warwick,Pa were part of the UGRR.

Category
Black Memorabilia
Medium
hand wrought iron
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.
Date Period
1650-1700
Weight
approx. 1 lb.
History
I dug this item up in Bucks Co. Pa at an old farm that had slaves and also helped free slaves after 1825. I had a friend conserve the collar. I know collars that are this old and that are colonial made are very rare
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$0.00
For Sale?
No
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shellyj4444

15 years ago

Re: 17th century slave collar

I have no idea what something like this would be worth, but SO interesting and disturbing at the same time! I would probably donate something like this to a museum. Items like these are priceless.

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