Anti-slavery tobacco box reflects the human cost

Brought into Wolverhampton firm Cuttlestones (17.5% buyer’s premium) on a valuation day, this early-19th century anti-slavery tobacco box sold to a UK bidder on thesaleroom.com for £480.

The simple cast-iron box has a lift-off cover depicting the chained kneeling figure that became a …

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