Leg Irons - Rankin Style

This is a rare set of leg irons. However, it is in such bad condition that it did not find a buyer at the asking price. Look at it this way, once the prices start getting to $400 and higher, buyers that have that money are also willing to pay more for items in better condition.

Antique leg irons in the style of Rankin. We do not have the screw key, but they are unlocked (they close and will pull open). There are no markings. Overall length is 22 ½”. Cuffs are approximately 4” by 4 ½” by ¾” thick.

Leg irons have patina and marks consistent with use and age. Surface rust. Last link on one end of chain has break. Please see photos for condition. If you have any questions, or would like more photos, please ask before the last day of the auction. - eBay (3 Feb 2011)

This set of leg irons had an opening bid of $400 (Plus $5.20 Shipping) but failed to receive any bids.
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BRASS U.S. CUSTOMS LOCK & KEY PAT 1874 IS.&R SUPPLY

Here is a nice and shiny customs padlock.

BRASS OBSOLETE U.S. CUSTOMS LOCK AND KEY. MADE BY I.S. & R. SUPPLY CO., NEW YORK PATENTED JUNE 9,1874. XXX 1500 MARKED ON BACK OF SHACKLE. KEY LOOKS OLD BUT DO NOT KNOW IF ORIGINAL BUT IT OPENS THE LOCK. THERE IS A SPLIT IN THE BARREL APPROXIMATELY 1/4" LONG. PROBABLY HARD TO FIND A KEY FOR THIS LOCK. BACK DOOR HAS SPRING TENSION AND WILL STAY SHUT IF POSITIONED CORRECTLY. LOCK LOOKS TO BE IN GOOD USED CONDITION BUT UNFORTUNATELY THE KEY AND LOCK HAS BEEN POLISHED. BODY OF LOCK MEASURES 2 3/4" WIDE BY 1" DEEP. 3 1/4" BOTTOM OF LOCK TO TOP OF SHACKLE. - eBay (6 March 2011)

This seal padlock had a high bid of $725 (Plus $7.80 Shipping).
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W.C. Sinclair Padlock

This is one of the rarer ones...

I know next to nothing about this lock, but I do know it's rare and seldom seen. Its stamped W.C. Sinclair on the iron hasp. It is also stamped "patent" on the swinging door. This lock would have once had a trick to the left of the front face door, depressed by the bow of the key with an extra point. There is no key, but also the parts do not rattle inside. The lock is in the open position. The front door is somewhat loose. The back door moves to the side, I believe to allow the key to fully rotate in the lock. The measurements are 4in tall, 3in wide, and 1in thick. - eBay (24 Jan 2011)

This padlock had an opening bid of $1,000 (Plus free Shipping) but it is unclear what, if any, price it was sold for as the auction ended early.
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Antique Star Padlock with Key

Here is a real neat Star padlock. This is the first one I have seen with a large shackle.

This Is a genuine working cast iron antique made in America by Star Lock Works, a company that went out of business in 1927. It has the large star cast around the key hole and the padlock is 4 inches tall overall. The iron case is 2 1/2 inches wide by 2 inches tall and the iron shackle adds another 2 inches in height. The hoop in the shackle is about 2 7/16" diameter which is about as wide as the case is. The Key is about 2 1/2 " long. This padlock still works with the shackle coming all the way out as well as the lock bottom showing a tight fit. Nice finish with no rust and a rich dark patina. This lock is from an era when people didn't lock their doors at night & padlocks weren't common at all. Here is someones chance to own a very rare, old, functioning padlock . Auction winner will be pleased with this item! If you have any questions, please ask prior to bidding. Also , any information on this lock is appreciated , like year etc... so feel free to send a message . Thanks for looking and Good Luck! Bid to Win !! - eBay (5 Feb 2011)

This padlock had a high bid of $198 (Plus $9 Shipping).
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Junkunc Safe and lock

A very nice little combination padlock. I had never seen this one before.

About an inch and quarter big has 1776 on the back. it moves, but do not know combo.

Questions and answers about this item Q: Hi , Could you tell me what the size of the BODY of the lock is ? What diameter is the body ? Thanks .
A: The lock is about 7/8 not quite an inch by about 1/4

- eBay (26 Jan 2011)

This padlock had a high bid of $311.50 (Plus Free Shipping).
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VINTAGE HANDCUFFS WALTON BROTHERS NY 1876

Here is a set of Palmer Manacles:

VERY RARE SET OF 1876 PALMER'S MANACLES WALTON BROTHER NEW YORK FIRST THE BAD NO KEY AND THATS IT ON THE BAD Patented January 1876, the Palmer family of manacles is among the most interesting and bizarre of all the older shackles produced in this country. You see Houdini photos with type of cuffs on him. Each shackle consists of three stamped metal sections, which are hinged together and which can be closed to form a circle.......This set has a great patina, and is marked Palmer's Pat Jan 1876 Walton Brothers N.Y. They measure 6" long x 3" in diameter & are 1-7/8" high. I don't know what size number they are. The hinged cuffs are made of hand hewn steel & had a triangular ended opener [not keyed]. Overall really nice antique condition, in an item rarely seen for sale...only in pictures of other people's collections....These came from a collector & are guaranteed authentic & original.... THIS WAS TAKEN FROM A HANDCUFF BLOG ON THIS SET OF CUFFS THERE IS NO RESERVE SHIPPING PRICE WILL INCLUDE PRIORITY AND INSURANCE WITH CONFIRMATION i will offer free shipping to anywhere in the world once there is a first bid .

Questions and answers about this item
Q: what will it take to end the item early how much?
A: i am going to honor the auction process so if you want the item please bid thanks robert

Q: What is the condition of the triangular headed screw, and the threads and spring on the spring loaded release pin?
A: the set screw looks to be ok i dont have a key so i have not opened the cuffs they have been sitting in a showcase for 40 years thanks for the question

Q: Hi, The size looks like a #4, this number should be stamped in the center on both ends of the cuff,between Palmer and Walton. could be a#5,but I am pretty sure that it is #4.
A: yes there is a number 4 thanks you for the info

- eBay (19 Feb 2011)

This set of Palmer Manacles had a high bid of $1,375 (Plus free Shipping).
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Dollar Handcuff

This is a great looking pair of dollar handcuffs. It is also a lesson to me to bid early. I got distracted in the last 15 minutes and never had a chance to bid.

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ALS BONUS ist der Versand ab 500 euros Auktionswert gratis !

VERY RARE ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS WITH KEY IN WORKING CONDITION

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Als bonus I can grant you free delivery upon an auction result of 500 euros

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Versand / shipping : 15 euros - eBay (8 Feb 2011)

This set of cuffs had a high bid of 241 Euros/$328.65 (Plus 15 Euros Shipping).
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