US CUSTOMS TLUS LOCK PADLOCK

US Customs lock - TLUS (crossed swords trademark) - #9452 - PAT SEP 30, 78 - NOTE: the counter wheels in the counter mechanism are broken - no key 3” tall - eBay (30 June 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $219.99 (Plus $5 Shipping).
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FICHET PARIS PADLOCK

Here is a very nice looking padlock from France. The listing is in French, but no matter there was not much posted in it anyway. Looking at the lock, it looks like the keyhole guard is missing.

ANCIEN CADENAS FICHET PARIS EN BRONZE OU LAITON AVEC SA CLEF, EN PARFAIT ETAT DE FONCTIONNEMENT.

DIMENSIONS : LARGEUR 80 mm

HAUTEUR 78 mm

EPPAISSEUR 17 mm

POIDS 360 g - eBay (29 Aug 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of 359 Euros/$456.66 (Plus 14.30 Euros Shipping).

Found by LockChick.
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Rusty Set of Bean Giant handcuffs

I'm calling it a rusty set but still this is nicer than nothing. However, it seems that the seller prefered to hold onto it as the level that the bidding reached.

Very rare Bean Giant handcuffs. The handcuffs are complete and working. The cuffs have lost most of their plating but are functioning properly and the springs for the release buttons are strong. But overall in a very good condition and look better in real than on the photo's. The supplied flat key is original. - eBay (24 July)

This Bean Giant had a high bid of $511 (Plus $25 Shipping from the Netherlands) but failed to meet the reserve price.
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18th or 19th Century Leg Iron Shackles

Here is a real old set of leg irons.

18th or 19th Century Leg Iron Shackles

Leg irons 10cm internal width, hinged on one side, the chain measures 120cm long, no damage - eBay (27 July 2010)

This set of leg irons had a high bid of 629.99 British Pounds/$1,006.35 (Plus 14 Pounds Shipping).
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INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER pancake padlock

Here is a rare company logo pancake padlock.

------------- THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE RELISTED --- IF IT DOES NOT SELL --- IT WILL BEACK IN THE SAFE FOR A FEW YEARS ----------

super nice rare padlock in great condition complete with a nice original key..... lock pops open when unlocked.... even thou this lock could stand a little cleaning, it is probably one of the BEST - IHC - around..... i know it is the best one that i have ever had & i have had a few of them.... RARE !!! - eBay (11 May 2010)

This padlock had a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $1,450 (Plus $10 Shipping) but received no takers.
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DK Miller Pancake Advertising Padlock Railway

Yes, this sold for $3,000!

Here we have to offer an early D.K. Miller, push key, pancake padlock manuafactured approximately 1875. This is actually not a working padlock but one of the rare pieces that they made as advertising or promotional items. In researching the Miller Lock Company over the years, we found that they had a good association with the Fairbanks Morse Company as they were a distributor and manufacturer of railroad supplies amongst tons of other items. This piece is in fabulous condition with what apears to be much of the original paint intact. Originally nickel plated, some of this is worn away over the years but overall it is such a rare piece and the condition is great. - eBay (12 June 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $3,000 (Plus $10 Shipping).
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1902 Commemorative Brass Padlock

Here is another early 1900's commemerative padlock.

Here we have to offer an early original 1902 commemorative brass bodied, warded padlock with Guard cast on it's obverse. Dimensions are 2-1/8" tall x 1.5" wide. No working key is included with this padlock. - eBay (27 June 2010)

This padlock had an opening bid of $9.99 (Plus $10 Shipping) but had no bids.
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1904 Commemorative Brass Padlock

Here is an early century commemerative padlock.

Here we have to offer an early original 1904 commemorative brass bodied, warded padlock with Raven cast on it's obverse. Dimensions are 2-7/8" tall x 2" wide. No working key is included with this padlock. - eBay (27 June 2010)

This padlock had an opening bid of $9.99 (Plus $10 Shipping) but received no bids.
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PRISON LEG IRON

Here is a neat leg shackle. Looks like it was for securing a person to a fixed object. Then again, this can be something that has nothing to do with being a leg shackle. But as you can see, there is a notch so that the chain would not chafe against the leg, so it was made to lock around something.

You are looking at a Leg Iron that has been Used. This Leg Iron looks as if it has been around for a long time. The item is 33" long and the chain is 26" long, the ring is 3 1/8" round, the shackle has a 2 3/4" opening, and the chain is 5 /16" thick. This appears to have a chain that would go through the iron ring and the leg iron on the ankle as seen in the old chain gangs. It weighs 3 3/4 lbs. It is a very interesting item to have.... - eBay (18 June 2010)

This padlock had a high bid of $109.50 (Plus $4.95 Shipping).
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US government postal post office MAIL BOX padlock

I am not sure what this is worth given that I have not seen another one. It is just that nobody thought it was worth the selling price. Then again, you only need to find one buyer.

nice old cast iron RARE padlock in the shape of the old mail box... lock is tight, works great, & comes with a working key........ - eBay (8 June 2010)

This padlock had an opening bid of $985 and a 'Buy-it-Now' prince of $1,095 (Plus $12 Shipping) but failed to attract any bidders.
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ROCHESTER INDIANA bronze odd combination padlock

Here is an amazing combination padlock.

nice old combo lock complete with KNOWN combination.......... opens & closes nicely....... - eBay (7 June 2010)

This padlock had an opening bid of $298.50 or a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $335.50 (Plus $10 Shipping) but received no bidders.
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ROMER & CO. LEG IRONS MFG. FOR J. J. WALTON

I am still looking for my first set of authentic Romer cuffs or leg irons. Sadly this is not it either. A nice set anyway.

You are bidding on a set of very old Leg Irons or shackles made by Romer and Co. from Newark, NJ. The leg irons have 2 stamps on each. The first stamp shows Romer and Co. from Newark, NJ as the manufacturer and a patent date of April 27,1880. The second stamp shows Manufactured for J.J. Walton NY. From our research the leg irons date back to the late 1800's and are very RARE.

Weight - 1 lb. 13 oz.
Sizes - 4 1/2 " in width x 28 1/4" in length with 18 links
Metal - Steel with a very nice patina

There is no key for these leg irons as it was lost. If you want I am sure someone has one or a key could be made. I do not see any rust and locking system is very tight.

We are not an expert on this type of item but have given the best description that we can. If you have any question, please contact us. - eBay (14 July 2010)

This set of leg irons had a high bid of $1,000 (Plus $12 Shipping).
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Dollar Sign Handcuff

These handcuffs don't come around very often. I have yet to get a set for my collection. Then again, these seems to lack the form and style of other classic restraints.

You are bidding on the REALLY NICE NEAT LOOKING ~

Vtg ANTIQUE POLICE JAIL - SINGLE LOCK HANDCUFFS unusual YOU SEE !

I THINK I THIS LISTED IT CORRECT .
CAME FROM A ESTATE SALE .
THIS IS THE WAY I GOT IT . I DID NOT TRY IT CLEAN . I HAVE NO KEY FOR THIS ITEM . I DO NOT KNOW THE AGE OR WHERE IT WAS MADE . I SEE NO MARKINGS OR NAME . SORRY I'M NO HELP AT ALL ON THIS ONE !
IF I'M WRONG ABOUT ANYTHING ? MAYBE YOU CAN YOU HELP ME ?
I HOPE THE PICTURE'S HELP YOU .
PACKED JUST LIKE I'M SHIPPING TO MYSELF .

THIS WOULD BE A GREAT ADDITION TO SOMEONE'S COLLECTION !

I DIDN'T TRY TO CLEAN IT OR TEST IT .
THIS IS THE WAY I GOT IT . - eBay (18 July 2010)

This set of handcuffs had a high bid of $510 (Plus $11.65 Shipping).
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19th Century Hiatt Plug Leg Iron Shackles

I tend to collect restraints that are a little more modern than these. But that does not mean that these are not interesting. But sometimes you just need to draw the line somewhere.

19th Century Hiatt Plug Leg Iron Shackles

Steel leg irons, each end marked 'HIATT', they measure 9.5cm diameter, removable plug fasteners , complete with the original double ended key which is marked '3', the chain measures 29cm long, in good working order, no damage - eBay (27 July 2010)

These leg irons had a high bid of 680 British Pounds/$1,086.23 (Plus 7.50 Pounds Shipping).
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Hand Made Antique Leg IronsShackles - 1800 Finland

Here is a nice old set of leg irons from Finland.

These shackles are the real thing. They come from my Father’s estate. His notes say Finland, 1800. I sent photos to serious collector who also sells this type of item. He spent a number of years in Finland. He said they are hand made iron shackles as well as confirming the date/period. The chain measures 43 inches long. The chain links are 3 inches long and one inch wide. The cuffs are approximately 1 3/4 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick. The diameter is 3 6/8’s inches. On one side of each cuff near the hinge, there is some impairment due to use. I think not unusual considering they are over 200 years old. They are not broken. The weight is approximately 14 pounds.

It is one thing to watch an old movie and see a chain gang. It is quite another experience to hold these extremely heavy old shackles in my hands and wish they could speak. I am holding a piece of history. - eBay (8 August 2010)

This set of leg irons had a high bid of $458.50 (Plus $18 Shipping).
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