Michael Griffin 4/8/22 Michael Griffin 4/8/22

Rare Houdini Favorite Bean Giant 1887 Handcuffs For Sale

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For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

$2,000.00

For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

Offered here is a very rare Romer leg iron, produced by the Romer Lock Co., and preserved in excellent condition with a rich brown patina and a working key.

Romer restraints are especially notable because they are one of the very few handcuffs and leg irons made by a padlock company, which explains their distinctive padlock-like shape. In period use, when one side failed, it was common practice to cut the connecting chain and continue using the remaining side as a standalone padlock.

Maker: Romer Lock Co.
Condition: Excellent overall
Finish: Smooth brown patina
Functionality: Mechanically correct and works exactly as intended
Historical Note: Romer restraints appear in early 1900s photographs of escape artists, including Houdini, Hardeen, and others, reflecting their use during the height of the escape era

A scarce and historically interesting leg iron with direct ties to early restraint innovation and performance history.
Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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Excellent Vintage Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

$1,700.00

For Sale: Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

Exceptionally rare Horst Stein leg irons with working key, in excellent condition.

This example retains the original steel cable connection, exactly as shown in the German patent drawings. While a few Horst Stein leg irons are known in collections, none of those retain the steel cable design. This may be the only surviving example built to the original specification.

• Locks work perfectly

• Rubber on shackles is excellent

• Rubber on the connecting cable is excellent

• Both locks stamped DRGM a / DRP a / 200

Hard to find. Harder to replace.

Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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More cuffs and info available.

For Sale: Split Handle Barrel-End Chain Twister

$75.00

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

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Unknown Antique Chain Twister Handcuff

$50.00

For Sale: #6 Antique Chain Twister – Unknown Maker

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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For Sale: Vintage French Wire Link Chain Twister Handcuff

$75.00

For Sale: #5 French Wire Link Chain Twister

Scarce French wire-link chain twister, a European variant with unique construction.

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Thin Handle Chain Twister (Copy)

$60.00

For Sale: #4 Split T-Handle Chain Twister

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

Michael Griffin 3/5/22 Michael Griffin 3/5/22

For Sale Rare Antique Civil War Handcuffs And More Shackles

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For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

$2,000.00

For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

Offered here is a very rare Romer leg iron, produced by the Romer Lock Co., and preserved in excellent condition with a rich brown patina and a working key.

Maker: Romer Lock Co.
Condition: Excellent overall
Finish: Smooth brown patina
Functionality: Mechanically correct and works exactly as intended
Historical Note: Romer restraints appear in early 1900s photographs of escape artists, including Houdini, Hardeen, and others, reflecting their use during the height of the escape era

A scarce and historically interesting leg iron with direct ties to early restraint innovation and performance history.
Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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More cuffs and info available.

Excellent Vintage Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

$1,700.00

For Sale: Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

Exceptionally rare Horst Stein leg irons with working key, in excellent condition.

• Locks work perfectly

• Rubber on shackles is excellent

• Rubber on the connecting cable is excellent

• Both locks stamped DRGM a / DRP a / 200

Hard to find. Harder to replace.

Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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More cuffs and info available.

For Sale: Split Handle Barrel-End Chain Twister

$75.00

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

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Unknown Antique Chain Twister Handcuff

$50.00

For Sale: #6 Antique Chain Twister – Unknown Maker

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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For Sale: Vintage French Wire Link Chain Twister Handcuff

$75.00

For Sale: #5 French Wire Link Chain Twister

Scarce French wire-link chain twister, a European variant with unique construction.

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Thin Handle Chain Twister (Copy)

$60.00

For Sale: #4 Split T-Handle Chain Twister

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

Michael Griffin 11/4/21 Michael Griffin 11/4/21

Rare Vintage Handcuffs For Sale Now: American and German Antique Handcuffs

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For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

$2,000.00

For Sale: Rare Romer Leg Iron – Excellent Condition

Offered here is a very rare Romer leg iron, produced by the Romer Lock Co., and preserved in excellent condition with a rich brown patina and a working key.

Maker: Romer Lock Co.
Condition: Excellent overall
Finish: Smooth brown patina
Functionality: Mechanically correct and works exactly as intended
Historical Note: Romer restraints appear in early 1900s photographs of escape artists, including Houdini, Hardeen, and others, reflecting their use during the height of the escape era

A scarce and historically interesting leg iron with direct ties to early restraint innovation and performance history.
Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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More cuffs and info available.

Excellent Vintage Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

$1,700.00

For Sale: Horst Stein Leg Irons – Original Steel Cable Version

Exceptionally rare Horst Stein leg irons with working key, in excellent condition.

• Locks work perfectly

• Rubber on shackles is excellent

• Rubber on the connecting cable is excellent

• Both locks stamped DRGM a / DRP a / 200

Hard to find. Harder to replace.

Please see pics for overall condition.

I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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More cuffs and info available.

For Sale: Split Handle Barrel-End Chain Twister

$75.00

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

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Unknown Antique Chain Twister Handcuff

$50.00

For Sale: #6 Antique Chain Twister – Unknown Maker

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

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For Sale: Vintage French Wire Link Chain Twister Handcuff

$75.00

For Sale: #5 French Wire Link Chain Twister

Scarce French wire-link chain twister, a European variant with unique construction.

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

For Sale: Thin Handle Chain Twister (Copy)

$60.00

For Sale: #4 Split T-Handle Chain Twister

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

Please see pics for overall condition.
I’m always interested in purchasing individual items or complete collections, and I usually have other items not pictured — please inquire.

Kris Edwards 10/1/20 Kris Edwards 10/1/20

For Sale: ANTIQUE 1904 MATTATUCK HANDCUFFS - HOUDINI SECRET!

Harry Houdini wanted so badly to join the US Army during WW1, but at the time they said he was too old and Houdini came up with an idea, he would teach our boys how to escape handcuffs should they ever have them locked up on their own wrists.

Houdini used at the time an interesting handcuff, the Mattatuck and showed how even with the keyholes sealed shut you could still escape.

We obviously wont go into details here about how that happened or the exploit of the lock involved, but its magical.

This Mattatuck handcuff is very good condition and comes with a working key.

Please see pics for description