For Sale: Original Argus Iron Claw Protective Collar — Serial #40618 ca 1934 - Lot 32

• Maker: Argus Mfg Co

• Model: Protective Collar — Serial #40618

• Condition: Excellent mechanical condition

• Feature: Double locking collar

• Circa 1934

• Lot: 32

A well marked, fully functional Argus collar in excellent shape with serial number intact.

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For Sale: Original Field & Son Darby Handcuffs — Stamped "34, Field & Son" — Ca. 1800-1841

Field & Son (predecessor to Parker, Field & Sons after William Parker's death in 1841) is one of the most respected names in British handcuff manufacturing.

This example carries clear factory stampings — "34" and "Field & Son" — in excellent mechanical condition.

The Science Museum catalogues Field & Son marked iron handcuffs to the 1800-1841 range, consistent with this earlier singular-form stamp.

Comes with a reproduction key.

Maker: Field & Son — London
Model: Darby
Markings: Stamped "34, Field & Son"
Era: Ca. 1800-1841
Condition: Excellent mechanical
Key: Reproduction key included
Lot: AW219


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For Sale: Original Field & Sons Backstrap Darby Handcuffs — Stamped "233 Holborn, London" — Ca. 1842-1877 — Lot AW220

An exceptional Field & Sons example in the backstrap Darby configuration, carrying a full and crisp set of markings — "Wingham Kent," "257," and "Field & Sons 233 Holborn, London." The Holborn street address is the strongest dating clue available — Museum Wales records manacles with this exact stamp dated 1842-1877, the period the firm operated from that address before relocating. Excellent mechanical condition with original key.

• Maker: Field & Sons — 233 Holborn, London

• Model: Backstrap Darby

• Markings: "Wingham Kent," "257," "Field & Sons 233 Holborn, London"

• Era: Ca. 1842-1877

• Condition: Excellent mechanical

• Key: Original key included

• Lot: AW220

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For Sale: Original WWII Harvard Leg Iron with Original Box & Keys — Navy Contract — Lot 101

A rare find — Harvard leg irons are hard enough to locate on their own, but this example comes with its original box, two keys, and the original Harvard label card inside. WWII military surplus restraints like this were sold for years after the war through surplus channels, often advertised in the back pages of comic books — exactly the kind of mail-order history this box documents. It retains October 1955 postage from Jacob Shannon & Co of Philadelphia PA, a genuine surplus-era provenance trail tied directly to that postwar market.

Maker: Harvard

Type: Leg Iron — WWII Navy contract, sold as postwar surplus

Condition: Excellent

Keys: Two included

Box: Original box present — damaged but intact with Harvard label card and October 1955 postage from Jacob Shannon & Co, Philadelphia PA

Lot: 101

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For Sale: Griffin Left-Hand Threaded Plug 8 Handcuff – Early 1800s – Very Rare

Offered here is an extremely rare Griffin Plug 8 handcuff with left-hand threaded key, dating to the early 1800s. Griffin is widely regarded as England’s earliest known handcuff maker, making original left-hand threaded examples especially scarce.

• Maker: Griffin

• Era: Early 19th century

• Type: Plug 8 handcuff

• Key: Original left-hand threaded key included

• Condition: Excellent for age; functions as intended

Optional Add-On:
An additional single plug leg/ankle shackle is available to accompany this cuff.
• Also left-hand threaded
• No key
• $100 if purchased
• Optional — not required to purchase the Plug 8 handcuff

A rare opportunity to acquire an early Griffin left-hand threaded restraint, with the option to pair it with a matching ankle shackle.

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For Sale: Original 1890 German Scissor Style Nipper Come-Along — Lot 38

A well preserved German scissor nipper in excellent condition with approximately 85% original finish. The scissor nipper design is one of the more distinctive European come-along configurations — operated by squeezing the handles together to apply controlled pressure. A clean and displayable example of a scarce German type.

• Origin: German

• Type: Scissor Style Nipper — Come-Along

• Finish: Approx 85% original

• Condition: Excellent

• Era: Ca. 1890

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For Sale: Peerless Early Model Double Lock Handcuffs – ca. 1925 – Good Condition

Offered here is a Peerless early model double locking handcuff dating to approximately 1925, representing the slightly later development of the early Peerless patterns.

• Maker: Peerless

• Era: ca. 1925

• Condition: Good overall

• Finish: Approx. 60% original nickel plating

• Double Lock: Improved plunger-activated double lock feature

• Serial Number: 58851

• Key: Includes working key

• Functionality: Mechanically correct and works as intended

A solid early Peerless example showing the evolution toward the later plunger-style double lock system.

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For Sale: Original 1944 SNA Depose Twister — French Sécurité Nationale — WWII Era — Lot 44

A scarce French come-along possibly tied to Sécurité Nationale, France's wartime and postwar national police force. Flat aluminum handles paired with a steel chain running approximately 11 inches — an unusual material combination that sets this apart from the typical all-steel European twisters of the era. Excellent condition throughout.

• Origin: France — possibly Sécurité Nationale issue

• Marking: "SNA Déposé"

• Handles: Flat aluminum

• Chain: Steel — approx 11"

• Condition: Excellent

• Era: Ca. 1944 — WWII

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For Sale: Original 1879 Marlin Daly Bottleneck Handcuffs — Lot 07

An early Marlin Daly model featuring the distinctive large bottleneck profile that defines this variant. Marlin is best known as one of America's legendary firearms manufacturers, and their handcuffs carry that same name recognition and collectibility among serious collectors. Good stampings throughout including the 1879 patent date. Approximately 80% original plating remains with working key included.

• Maker: Marlin — legendary American firearms manufacturer

• Model: Daly Bottleneck — early, large bottleneck

• Markings: Patent 1879, good stampings

• Finish: Approx 80% original plating

• Condition: Good

• Key: Included

• Era: Ca. 1879

• Lot: 07

Vintage PIC Model M-52 Japanese Handcuffs For Sale

Offered here is a well-made pair of Japanese PIC Model M-52 handcuffs in excellent condition, showing 99% of the original chrome finish and complete with working key.

• Model: PIC M-52

• Origin: Japan

• Condition: Excellent, bright chrome finish, smooth operation

• Functionality: Works perfectly with key; tight action and positive lockup

• Design Features:

  • Rotating cup that revolves with the key, adding anti-pick security

  • External double-lock lever for fast, reliable engagement

• Notes: A well-constructed example from PIC, one of several small Japanese manufacturers experimenting with improved anti-pick mechanisms during the mid-20th century.

A fine example of postwar Japanese restraint design with smart mechanical features not often found on Western cuffs.
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$10.00 USPS Flat Rate Priority (U.S. only)
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For Sale: #2 Heavy Open-Side Chain Twister

Early heavy open-side chain twister with robust construction and classic form.

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For Sale: #4 Split T-Handle Chain Twister

Distinctive split T-handle chain twister, an uncommon handle style among early examples.

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For Sale: #6 Antique Chain Twister – Unknown Maker

Early bent-handle chain twister by an unknown maker; a less commonly seen handle form.

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For Sale: #7 Split Handle Barrel-End Chain Twister

Early split-handle chain twister with barrel-style end, a distinctive and less common variation.

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For Sale: Unknown American Style Chain Twister with Original Leather Holster — Possibly Tower — Lot 48

A well made twister of American character — the chain style, handle profile, and overall construction are closely consistent with Tower production though no maker's markings are present. Comes with a very old and unusual nearly Y-shaped leather holster in good condition with honest wear consistent with age and use. The holster configuration alone makes this an interesting piece.

• Origin: Possibly American — Tower attribution

• Style: Tower-style handle and chain

• Chain: Approx 9"

• Condition: Excellent

• Holster: Very old near Y-shaped leather holster — good condition, honest wear

• Era: Early 1900s

• Lot: 48

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For Sale: Heavy Brass Handle Chain Twister — Possibly German — Lot 7

An unusual and heavy example with substantial brass handles — the weight alone sets this apart from the typical iron construction you see on most twisters. Possibly German in origin. A small repair is present in the smaller handle, noted for transparency. Steel chain. Good condition overall.

• Origin: Possibly German

• Handles: Heavy brass

• Note: Possible old repair in small handle

• Chain: Steel

• Condition: Good

• Era: Early 1900s

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For Sale: Phillips Thin Model Come-Along — Near Mint — Lot 28

The later thin model Phillips come-along in near mint condition — a genuinely hard example to find in this state. The original thick model carried the August 1869 patent but this later thin production variant carries no stamping. Clean, tight, and presenting beautifully.

• Maker: Phillips

• Model: Thin — later production

• Note: No stamping on this variant — original thick model carried Aug 1869 patent

• Condition: Near mint

• Era: 1880s

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For Sale: Bean Chain Twister — Marked "Pat'd May 1884" — Lot 74

A well marked Bean chain twister carrying the May 1884 patent date — the kind of specific stamping that puts a piece in its exact historical moment. Approximately 8.5 inch chain with approximately 85% original finish remaining. A clean and well presenting example of one of the more collected American twister designs.

• Maker: Bean

• Marking: "Pat'd May 1884"

• Chain: Approx 8.5"

• Finish: Approx 85% original

• Condition: Very good

• Era: 1884

• Lot: 74

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Lot 01 — Tower Bean Handcuffs (ca. 1910)
Beautiful condition on this one — 95% of the original plating is still intact, which is rare to find. Comes with the original key, stamped "Tower Bean's Pattern." If you're looking for a piece that looks as good as it works, this is it.

Tower Detective Lightweight Handcuffs (ca. 1887)
This is the early 3-link model most collectors know as the "Pinkerton's" — the style tied to the old Pinkerton detective agency. Nice brown patina throughout, comes with the original key. Lighter and more compact than most cuffs from this era, which is exactly why detectives favored them — easy to carry, easy to conceal.