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Table of Contents > Slavery & Black History > Lot 186 |
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Lot Number: 186
Click for a Printable PageSign-in to Bid or Register to Bid Estimate Range: $800 - $1,000 |
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18th Century Slave Ankle “Bracelet” With Internal “Rattles” |
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Late 18th Century Colonial Era, Original Hand-Forged Iron Slave Ankle “Bracelet” measuring 5” x 4.75” with an inner diameter of about 3.5” with Internal small Iron Ball “Rattles” to made noise, (a likely man size), Very Fine. A Rare form of Noise-Making Slave Ankle or wrist “Bracelet” Rattle, 100% working, all original and untouched, an utterly horrible, tangible testament to the malevolence of Slavery. Because this particular type of Rattle does not have iron loops or openings to “thread” iron chain through, it would have been attached to the ankle or wrist of a “House Slave” who worked strictly inside the plantation house, and thus was under very close supervision by the plantation owner and/or family members. This 18th century, SLAVE Ankle Rattle was used by Slave Owners and Overseers from plantations in the Southern states. The sides of the Rattle Shackle are constructed of three lateral “pockets” each containing one small, iron ball/orb that would “Rattle” when the wearer moved about. This larger size example likely for a man, excellent for display having a natural even patina. |
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Lot Number: 186
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Estimate Range: $800 - $1,000 |
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