Vintage Sterling Silver Pillory Charm - Stamped and Tested Sterling Silver - Colonial Torture Device Charm

This listing is for the photographed Vintage Sterling Silver Pillory Charm. Awesome sterling silver historical charm depicting a pillory. Stamped on the bottom of the charm is "CW Sterling". The pillory was a colonial torture device used to publicly humiliate people by strapping their arms and head into the device and allowing others to throw stones or more commonly rotten food at the person. This device was used against people who had committed crimes like perjury, forgery, and dishonest trading. Unique charm for those interested in colonial history.

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Vintage Sterling Silver Pillory Charm - Stamped and Tested Sterling Silver - Colonial Torture Device Charm