For Sale Rare Antique Civil War Handcuffs And More Shackles
--I'm offering several pair of Rare Antique Handcuffs-- Please pass this along to anyone who might have an interest thanks!
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--I'm offering several pair of Rare Antique Handcuffs-- Please pass this along to anyone who might have an interest thanks!
For Sale: Argus Jay Pee Iron Claw Come-Along — Late Model — Ca. 1970 — Lot 33
The Argus Jay Pee Iron Claw is the later Taiwan production version of the classic Iron Claw design — a double locking collar configuration that remained a staple of American law enforcement come-along equipment well into the modern era. Excellent condition throughout.
Maker: Argus — Jay Pee, Taiwan production
Type: Iron Claw — double locking collar
Model: Late production
Condition: Excellent
Era: Ca. 1970
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.
For Sale: Original Phillips Heavy Come-Along — Patent Date 1869 — Lot 97
The heavy model Phillips come-along stamped with the 1869 patent date inside the handle — the thick original production variant that preceded the later thin model. Excellent mechanical condition with approximately 80% original finish remaining. A legitimate example of one of the most recognized American come-along designs.
Maker: Phillips
Model: Heavy — original thick production
Stamping: Patent date 1869 inside handle
Condition: Excellent mechanical — approx 80% original finish
Era: Ca. 1869
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.
For Sale: Bean Patrolman Handcuffs — Ca. 1882 — Lot 59
The Bean Patrolman is one of the most recognized names in American handcuff history — a workhorse design that saw widespread law enforcement use across the country. This example presents beautifully with smooth brown patina and excellent mechanics throughout. Working key included.
Maker: Bean
Model: Patrolman
Era: Ca. 1882
Finish: Brown patina
Condition: Excellent mechanical
Key: Working key included
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.
For Sale: Antique Thompson Civil War Era Handcuffs — Ca. 1862 — Lot 18
Thompson was an English manufacturer that supplied thousands of handcuffs to America during the Civil War — one of the primary sources of restraints during one of the most significant periods in American history. Marked "16," "Thompson," and "Hard" with smooth brown patina consistent with genuine age and use.
Maker: Thompson — England
Era: Ca. 1862
Stampings: "16," "Thompson," "Hard"
Finish: Smooth brown patina
Condition: Excellent working condition
Key: Working key included — not original. Screw key in then pull out to open cuff
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.
For Sale: Hiatt Darby Adjustable Handcuffs — Ca. 1950 — Lot 111
Hiatt of Birmingham England is one of the most storied names in restraint manufacturing and their Darby adjustable remains one of the most collected British handcuff designs. Favored by Scotland Yard, this example shows a beautiful brown patina with excellent condition throughout. Working key included.
Maker: Hiatt — Birmingham, England
Model: Darby Adjustable
Era: Ca. 1950
Finish: Brown patina
Condition: Excellent
Notable: Favored by Scotland Yard
Key: Working key included
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.
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
Please see pics for overall condition.
I'm always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have more cuffs and other items not pictured — please inquire.