DELESTATIUS - MADE BY RANKIN PHILA W/KEY PAT. DEC 1O 1861

this is a nice set of cuffs. Too bad they can be forced open. Not that you would do that to an antique!

VERY RARE CUFFS DELESTATIUS MADE BY RANKIN, PHILA WITH KEY CAN BE OPENED WITHOUT KEY

PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE

AS TOLD TO ME BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE eBAYER. THX - eBay (17 Oct 2011)

This set of cuffs had a high bid of $1,000 (Plus free Shipping).

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Yale & Towne 1896 Lions Head Brass and Iron Lock Padlock

Here is a nice Lion's Head brass Yale padlock. Too bad it does not have a key to go with it. Still, it makes a nice paperweight.

You are viewing an antique Yale & Towne brass and iron lock in the shape of a lions head. The lock has a fine patina and is in very good original and as found condition. It is missing the key. The front of the brass shackle is stamped: " Yale & Towne Mfg. Co." and below that "Stamford Ct. U.S.A." and the number "36" near the bottom. The back is stamped: "Patented Feb. 18 1896".

The lock measures 3" long and 1 3/4" at its widest point. - eBay (23 October 2011)

This padlock had a high bid of $295.32 (Plus Shipping).
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BERLINER HANDCUFFS

Well, here is something that you almost never see for sale on eBay:

This is a pair of antique Harry Houdini type Berliner handcuffs from the late 1800's and is rarely come by, even by the most enthusiastic collector. They have been in my collection for the past 40 years and were handed down by my late father-in-law. I am now 82 years old and have decided to part with them. - eBay (19 Sept 2011)

This set of cuffs had a high bid of $3,716 (Plus Free Shipping).
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