Original Field & Sons Backstrap Darby Handcuffs — Stamped "233 Holborn, London" — Ca. 1842-1877

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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