2023 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jul 8, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 607
3 TN & NC Slave Bills of Sale, 1840s
Estimate: $400 - $500
Sold for
$518.50
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1st item: Russellville, TN (Hawkins County) handwritten bill of sale for a male slave named Henry for two hundred dollars between Russell Riggs and Samuel Long, dated 1846. Document reads: "For and in consideration of the sum of two hundred dollars to Mr. in hand paid I have this day sold to Samuel Long my negro boy named Henry. I warrant the said boy from the lawfull claims of all persons. I also warrant him to be healthy sensible and a slave for life. Russellville (sp?) Augst 16, 1846". Russell Biggs (Seal) with two witness signatures, FM Taylor and John Morris. 2nd item: Hand written bill of sale attributed to Hawkins County, TN for a female slave named Agnes for two hundred dollars between Taylor Long and J. B. Griffin reading partially "Recvd. of Taylor Long two hundred dollars for a negro woman named Agnes aged about forty five years. Sound, healthy and a slave for life.....Feby 3rd 1843" J. B. Griffin. 3rd item: Edgecombe County, NC Court printed and handwritten bill of sale of a 10 year old female named Mary for two hundred dollars between Guilford M. Mooring and G. L. Long dated February 22, 1841 at the court-house in Tarborough (Tarboro).
1st item: Fold lines, overall light toning and minor wear to left margin. 2nd item: Fold lines and overall toning. 3rd item: Fold lines, overall toning and some separations at fold lines. Chipping to edges and a couple of areas of dampstaining.
Condition
Shipping Info
Buyer pays shipping and is responsible for making arrangements through our recommended shippers or an outside shipper of your choice. For pre-auction estimates, provide the lot number(s) to the recommended shipper(s) of your choice:
The UPS Store of Bearden Contact - Joe 865-584-0081 (press 5), fax 865-584-0094 store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Contact - Eve 865-951-2499 store6461@theupsstore.com
John & Max Express LLC NOTE: white glove delivery for furniture, fine art, and freight items (driving range limitations may apply, US only) Contact - Yev or Nadiya 865-230-1567 johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
Package Manager (UPS, FedEx, USPS, & DHL) NOTE: Crate and large freight services are also offered Contact - Burak 865-584-3000 Info@packagemanager.net
Available payment options
Payment must be received no later than five (5) days after the sale.
If paying with a credit card, a 3.5% credit card processing fee will be applied to the final sales price (i.e. hammer price + buyer's premium + applicable taxes). If you have a credit card on file with Case, any winning bids will be automatically charged (up to $3000) along with applicable fees 72 hours after you receive your invoice unless other arrangements have been made.
If paying with wire transfer, please use the following information:
Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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