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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More cuffs and info available.
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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More cuffs and info available.
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