American & Southern Featuring Jefferson Foundation Deaccessions | May 20, 2026
Wed, May 20, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 67
Indentured Servitude Contract for Joseph Horton, 1696
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly New England, late 17th century, contract for a period of 14 years and four months under John Prat and his wife, a promise to provide "washing, lodging, & apparrell [sic] and teach him...in the Art of [three x's follow]", wax seal and "his mark" (x) for Joseph Horton, witnesses include: John Penwill, Abigail Leads, Benjamin Leads, and another name indecipherable, 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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Private Collection
stains, discoloration, folds, mounting evidence at back
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