Police Headwear, Uniforms, Gear, & Groupings

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful set of circa early 1870s 2nd model leg irons by Tower's, a dominant US manufacturer of restraints from the 1860s through the 1940s. They come with their original key. VINTAGE: Circa early 1870s. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: 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...

ARTIFACT: Scarce 1890's Thomas & Smith Nipper come-along wrist-breaker restraint used by police. The nickel plated iron restraint opens and locks with the push and slide of a release located on the handle, the cuff opens and a plate rises, once the wrist...

ARTIFACT: 1860's Civil War era Froggatt Darby handcuffs #36 with matching key. The heavy, iron handcuffs show a maker's mark that reads: "FROGGATT WARRANTED ARO(?)GHT 36" and the key is also numbered: "36" (see photo). Near the locking hinge it reads:...

ARTIFACT: This is an early police emergency information marker. The cover swivels to show clear celluloid holding papers on which emergency contact information could be recorded. VINTAGE: Circa 1900 -1910. SIZE: Approximately 4" in height x 2-7/8" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 19th century policeman's billy club made of American chestnut with a great look. The club is uniquely designed, with a broad "business end" tapering down to a section of deeply turned finger grooves at the narrow...

ARTIFACT: Great, early pair of T. Froggatt Darby leg irons, circa 1850's - 1860's with original key suspended from thin rope. The heavy leg irons are joined with a link chain that features a swivel in the center, the key turns into the cuff like a screw...

ARTIFACT: Great, late 1800's large, police officer's turned Billy Club in birch with intricate turning. This example features a unique, but small gouge and therefore is lower in price. VINTAGE: Circa late 1800's SIZE: Approximately 17-1/4" full...

ARTIFACT: Lovely, late 1800's Police officer's Billy Club in turned hardwood, possibly American walnut or chestnut. This example features a hold drilled about midway for lanyard attachment. VINTAGE: Circa late 1800's SIZE: Approximately 11-3/4" full...

ARTIFACT: Great 19th century leather covered, lead-tipped, policeman's Billy Club, unique configuration. This is the only one I've seen, leather has shrunk slightly. Originally had a strap at one end, now missing. Lead-tipped, wooden, "business" end...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa eighteenth century night watchman's alarm bell, most likely from Massachusetts. It is in bronze with an iron handle. It is of simple construction with a single bead line. The clapper makes a strong and resonant tone...

ARTIFACT: This is an early Boston Police patrolman's "bobby" type helmet badge numbers in nickel, numbered 327. VINTAGE: Circa early 1900's. SIZE: About 2" in width by 3/4" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Nickel. ATTACHMENT: Two bendable pointed...