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ARTIFACT:
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This is a set of circa early 1870s single-lock handcuffs with a smaller bow in an upright keyhole variant by Tower's, a dominant US manufacturer of restraints from the 1860s through the 1940s. They come with their original key and have a patent mark on one cuff.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1870s.
SIZE:Approximately 8-7/8" in length by 4-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Iron.
ATTACHMENT:Chain, lock with key.
MARKINGS:Pat'd June 17 '62 & July 17 '66.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an old police personal gear collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAGEX14 LCHEX3/14 SeDJEX1/15
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The handcuffs shows light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.