Stotz Handcuff Reproduction. This is a reproduction of a famous old German handcuff. It is accurate in detail and well made just like the original. The handcuff works well with the original style key. An original Stotz is rare and pricy. You will be happy with this handcuff. - eBay (March 2022)This set of handcuffs has a 'Buy it Now' price of $400 (Plus $9.45 Shipping). -----
RARE OLD PADLOCK, "HAUCHILD - COPPER". (MADE IN GERMANY).This padlock had a 'Buy-it-Now' bid of $250 (Plus $20 Shipping from France). -----
Good functionning and key.
Metal: Copper.
Dimensions: Breadth: 9,7 cm. Height: 11,5 Tickness: 2,5 cm.
Weight: 880 gr. - eBay (22 August 2013)
ORIGINAL MEDIEVAL GERMAN NECKCUFFS FROM COLLECTION around 1600 SPIKED ON THE INNER SIDE TO MAKE THE CAPTURED MORE COOPERATIVE TO THE PERSON PULLING THE CHAIN THAT WAS ENTERED THRU THE CROSS ALIKE HOLE OPENING . VERY NICE UNIQUE PIECE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION OUTER SIDE OF THE CUFF COLLAR IS DECORATED - SEE FOTOS FOR DETAILS THE LAST FOTO SHOWS A MEASUREMENT IN CENTIMETER AND INCHES ( 1 inch = 2,55 cm ) SHIPPING USA AND CANADA : 35 USD SHIPPING EUROPE : 15 EUROS - eBay (10 June 2012)
I have been researching these cuffs with Handcuff collector's around the world. The consenus of opinion are that they were made by the German Company Muehlenfeld (definitely not Finnish. I talked to a Finnish cuff collector.), and that they are from the late 1800's. Possibly the 82 stands for the year they were made, 1882. They work smoothly and perfectly. I do not see any scratches. They are considered excellent condition. Here is what one German collector emailed me:
Hello Guy, congratulations. What you have is a very interesting and rare piece. But I am not really sure, what it might be. They resemble German Muehlenfeld handcuffs model 115 from the late 1800s / early 1900s. But also Finish Kakola handcuffs. Both can be seen here http://www.holstcollection.com/ (handcuffs k-p) Maybe you post them here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/261154/ If you sell them at eBay I am pretty sure that you’ll get US$ 1,500 to 2,000 or even more. I haven’t seen this model for sale within the last 10 years and your piece is in excellent condition. Best regards, Guenter
They story behind them. Mr. Frank Zimmer (deceased now) was an Army interpeter in WWI. He nephew now 81 said was mustard gased in what he pronounced, "Shawdow Turi". We believe this was the town of Schalkau (Thuringia), Germany. Evidently, Frank was in a fairly high ranked position. In 1921 he was sent to Germany, along with an associate to extridite a Mr. Birdal (or Birdel) for desertion. Evidently, the small town where Mr. Birdal resides were quite protective of him and the local authorities arrested and jailed Mr. Zimmer and his associate. We are told that this ended up to be quite a scandal and was front page news in the Denver Post and other major newspapers. The US Army threatened to send troops to the town to force the release of Mr. Zimmer and his associate. We believe Frank Zimmer was cuffed with these and he somehow kept them as a momento. The key was actually remade in 1945 by Norman Zimmer, known to have great locksmithing skills.
On Apr-26-12 at 10:20:06 PDT, seller added the following information: Some just asked if there were three hole in the top of the cuffs. It simply looks to me that there are 4 pins press fitted to hold the cuffs together. Verified Paypal buyers please.
On Apr-26-12 at 14:09:42 PDT, seller added the following information: The little hole seen is picture 4 on the looks like a jagged break in the side sleeve of the key lock head and is not drilled or a casting defect. I have no idea how it got there.
On Apr-26-12 at 14:11:27 PDT, seller added the following information: I mean picture 3. Sorry.
On Apr-26-12 at 15:38:32 PDT, seller added the following information: Under a magnifying glass it seems to me that the marks on one side of the square plates are not pin holes but casting or stamping imperfections because I see nothing on the other square plate. Also, the top plates showing the key lock are the same size (measured with my micrometer. If one side looks larger it is just an optical camera illusion. Also 82 is stamped on the other cuff.
On Apr-26-12 at 16:18:57 PDT, seller added the following information: These may be extremely rare Finnish cuffs after all but a number of collectors have now shown me both German opinions and Finnish. This collector has shed much light on the story the elderly previous owner shared with me. A very interesting handcuff. Just to clarify some ancillary issues, the name "Shawdow Turi" must unquestionably refer to the battle of Chateau-Thierry, which of course took place in France in 1918. Americans were, in fact, involved in this battle. I am also skeptical of some other aspects of the stated provenance of this piece. It is not that I question the intentions of the owner, it is just that facts, especially as transmitted by elderly persons, can become garbled over so many decades. (I couldn't begin to count the number of Japanese sergeant's swords which I have seen over the years which came with the story of having been "taken off the body of a dead Japanese colonel".) Although I am not aware of any such cases, it is possible that American deserters wound up in Germany. But I consider this highly unlikely. No American troops were on German soil during World War I. There were, conversely, hundreds of American deserters throughout France and Belgium. Granted, it is possible that a soldier who deserted in France could have made his way to Germany, but why would he? Further, under no circumstances could an interpreter ever be considered "highly ranked". Further, I consider it incomprehensible that Germans of that era would offer any opposition to representatives of the American government, no matter of what rank. After all, America was the only country which stood between Germany and the harsh vengeance sought by the French. The French, on the contrary, were by 1921 hostile to the Americans for a variety of reasons. So if any Americans were arrested, in pursuit of a deserter, I strongly suspect that this took place in France. I would! love to see a copy of the Denver Post article which was mentioned. All of which has absolutely nothing to do with the legitimacy or the value of these handcuffs. Look at the 4th photo, and in particular the notches in the bow. These are unquestionably Finnish, and a very rare variation.
On Apr-27-12 at 09:54:21 PDT, seller added the following information: 4-27-2012 A collector in Germany just sent me this information: Hello, this handcuff was produced by Karl Schwertfeger in Hannover 1882. Kind regards Hanseatenhans On Apr-27-12 at 12:58:39 PDT, seller added the following information: Additional information: - Congress of Vienna 1815... - ... 35 independant princedoms + 4 free cities (~39 states) with different laws, weights & measures, currencies et cetera. .. - Franco-Prussian War 1870 - 1871. - Proclamation of the (II.)(Kaiser-)Reich in Verseilles. - Reichsvereinheitlichung (~Standardisation) 1882 ff. DRP(a.?)(German Reichspatent)in 1883... ...1918: Germany lost WW I and had to pay reparations inter alia patent licences... > Finland was (internationally) allowed to produce the (in)famous "Kakola" handcuffs without patent licence, after 1918... Hope I could help a bit further Hanseatenhans
Questions and answers about this item
Q: Hello. What are the inside dimensions (height & width) of the cuffs? For example, 2 inches x 2-1/2 inches, etc. Thanks
This set of cuffs had a high bid of $4,550 (Plus $30 Shipping).A: 2 1/2 inches long Inside Demension. 1 13/16 Wide Inside deminsion. - eBay (6 May 2012)
historical handcuff
very rarely
without a key / closed!, rust, used
exact age unknown
original photos, articles comes as shown! - eBay (15 Jan 2012)
Here is an uncorrected Google Translation:Sie bieten hier auf eine Art Handschellen,genauer gesagt glaube ich es handelt sich hier um Überführungshandschellen.Das Teil ist massiv aus Stahl gearbeitet und der Hüftgurt ( Lederriemen )sieht auch robust aus ,ich denke das Teil ist bestimmt 20-30 Jahre alt.Kauf von Privat , ohne Garantie und ohne Umtauschrecht - eBay (5 Nov 2011)
You are bidding on a kind of handcuffs, more precisely, I believe it is here to transfer handcuffs.
The part is machined from solid steel and the waist strap (leather) looks tough, I think the part is determined 20-30 years old.
Buying private, with no guarantee and no right to exchange
This set of cuffs had a high bid of $3,716 (Plus Free Shipping).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)
SEHR SELTENE ANTIKE HANDSCHELLEN MIT SCHLÜSSEL
VOLL FUNKTIONSTÜCHTIG !
ALS BONUS ist der Versand ab 500 euros Auktionswert gratis !
VERY RARE ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS WITH KEY IN WORKING CONDITION
TOP PIECE FOR COLLECTORS
Als bonus I can grant you free delivery upon an auction result of 500 euros
FRAGEN / Questions : emeraldkoch@hotmail.com
Versand / shipping : 15 euros - eBay (8 Feb 2011)
ANTIK! Ungewöhnliche Eisen Handschellen - SELTEN!
Sie bieten hier auf ein paar sehr interessante und sehr
seltene antike Handschellen. Sie sind aus Eisen gefertigt.
Leider kein Hersteller oder sonstige Stempel zu finden.
Der Innendurchmesser je Schelle beträgt 7 cm.
Altersbedingter, sehr guter Zustand. Kein Schlüssel vorhanden.
Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Auschluß von der Sachmängelhaftung,
mit Ausnahme vom Vorsatz und grober Fahrlässigkeit seitens des Verkäufers.
Es erfolgt keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
International bidders are very welcome! I ship worldwide!
KEIN SOFORTKAUF!!! - eBay (16 Jan 2011)
This set of handcuffs had a high bid of EUR 1,810.00/$2,418.52 (Plus Shipping).
There is a discussion on this set of cuffs at the Handcuffs.org Forum.
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