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Old 05-24-2012, 04:54 AM
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Default Rare relic discovered in the Lowcountry
Rare relic discovered in the Lowcountry

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) -
A rare relic from Charleston's days of slavery is making a huge buzz.


Read more: http://www.live5news.com/story/18607...the-lowcountry

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Old 05-24-2012, 09:38 AM
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Very interesting. Thanks for the link.

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That's a good story....tthanks for posting...
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Wow, that thing sure looks good after being professionally restored! I wish I knew how to clean items that good.

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The tag is worth an estimated $20,000 to $30,000 but it's McGirt's tradition to hand over artifacts to the property owners.
Wow - hats off to the man for his honesty. Hope the owners are at least nice enough to give him a finder's fee!
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Thanks for the link, what a historic find!

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