For Sale: Hugo Foth “Towers Double Lock” Handcuffs – Excellent Condition
Offered here is an excellent pair of Tower-style double locking handcuffs, manufactured by Hugo Foth after he parted ways with the Tower company to produce restraints under his own name. This particular example is the single-link swivel version, making it an especially desirable and uncommon find for advanced collectors.
Maker’s Mark: Stamped with a distinct “F” on the inside edge near the hinge, as shown in the close-up photo — confirming true Hugo Foth manufacture.
Model: Towers Double Lock, also stamped “FEL.”
Condition: Excellent throughout, with a clean grey patina that’s nicely aged yet well preserved.
Functionality: Fully operational with working key and very strong springs.
History: Foth had previously assembled Tower cuffs for Union Hardware for decades before launching his own line, making these F-marked examples rare and historically significant among early 20th-century restraint collectors.
A fine, tight-working piece of early restraint craftsmanship, bridging the artistry of Tower and Foth.
Please see pics for overall condition.
Contact us today to secure this piece of restraint history!
I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections of jail jewelry — reach out if you’ve got something!
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More cuffs and info available.
For Sale: Hugo Foth “Towers Double Lock” Handcuffs – Excellent Condition
Offered here is an excellent pair of Tower-style double locking handcuffs, manufactured by Hugo Foth after he parted ways with the Tower company to produce restraints under his own name. This particular example is the single-link swivel version, making it an especially desirable and uncommon find for advanced collectors.
Maker’s Mark: Stamped with a distinct “F” on the inside edge near the hinge, as shown in the close-up photo — confirming true Hugo Foth manufacture.
Model: Towers Double Lock, also stamped “FEL.”
Condition: Excellent throughout, with a clean grey patina that’s nicely aged yet well preserved.
Functionality: Fully operational with working key and very strong springs.
History: Foth had previously assembled Tower cuffs for Union Hardware for decades before launching his own line, making these F-marked examples rare and historically significant among early 20th-century restraint collectors.
A fine, tight-working piece of early restraint craftsmanship, bridging the artistry of Tower and Foth.
Please see pics for overall condition.
Contact us today to secure this piece of restraint history!
I’m always interested in purchasing individual handcuffs or complete collections of jail jewelry — reach out if you’ve got something!
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More cuffs and info available.
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