For Sale: Excellent Antique Bean Cobb Handcuffs, Patent 1899

🔗🔒 For Sale: Excellent Antique Bean Cobb Handcuffs, Patent 1899 🔒🔗

$175.00

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Here’s an opportunity to own a rare and excellent plus-condition pair of antique Bean Cobb Handcuffs, with a key stamped Canada and the cuffs marked with the patent date May 2, 1899.

Condition: These handcuffs retain approximately 90% of their original nickel plating, showcasing their remarkable preservation and quality craftsmanship.

Unique Feature: The removable lock mechanism, secured with a set screw on the side of the lock case, made these handcuffs highly innovative and incredibly popular with police during their time.

Magical & Spiritualist History: This clever design was also exploited by spirit mediums and magicians of the era, who used it to secretly modify the cuffs for performances. This particular pair is not gimmicked, but the design makes it possible to easily adapt them for escapology.

Markings: Stamped Canada and bearing the patent date, these cuffs are a rare find with significant historical value.

This is a perfect piece for collectors of antique restraints, escapology tools, or those intrigued by the intersection of history and performance magic.

📩 Contact us today to secure this fascinating piece of history for your collection!

🔔 I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections of jail jewelry! If you or someone you know may be interested, please pass this along. Thank you!