Palmer Handcuffs

I am still without an authentic set of Palmer handcuffs for my collection. I do have a set of replicas, but it is not the same thing. Still it is nice to have that set.

 

ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS PALMERIS PAT JAN-18-76 CONDITION FANTASTIK HOLMARKS:PALMERIS PAT JAN 18-76 HOLMARKS:WALTON BRO'SN.Y. NO KEY GOOD LUCK BIDDING On Oct-19-12 at 17:58:53 PDT, seller added the following information: I HAVE THE KEY FOR HANDCUFFS YES. - eBay (29 Oct 2012)

This set of Palmer handcuffs had a high bid of $1,280 (Plus $5.25 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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1876 PALMER'S MANACLES - HANDCUFFS

I have yet to get myself a pair of Palmer cuffs. I think it will still be a while given how seldolm these come up.

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]. This piece is missing, but they can be opened with a file. There was also a release button, but that is gone. 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.....Only other pair I could find for sale online was $898.00....This owner says sell........ - eBay (5 June 2010)

This set of cuffs had a high bid of $1,275 (Plus $10 Shipping).
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Palmer Manacle (Video)

Here is a video on how these amazing restraints work:


Link


Click on the Palmer Label below for photos of some Palmer manacles.
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PALMER 1876 Shackles / Leg Irons

Here is a leg iron size of the Palmer shackles:

PALMER SHACKLES

Up for auction is this highly collectable set of PALMER #2 Shackles, Leg-Irons manufactured in 1876. The cuffs are stamped/identified with , PALMER PAT. JAN 18.76 . There is a number two “2” stamped on the cuffs. Palmer made many sizes shackles, the number indicated the size of the cuff. The cuffs were different sizes, so you could not slip from the restraint. This was prior to the invention of the one size fits all.

All Palmer shackles can be used with a connector chain but the smaller ones normally were used as handcuffs and did not use the chain. Each cuff has a male or female end which inter-connect, as does the chain.

This set of Palmer leg irons come complete with one set of keys and a connector chain with two cuffs.

I will be listing other items for auction, I have a pair of Adams handcuffs and a set of Bolder Leg irons.

The Palmer family of manacles is among the most interesting of all the older shackles produced in this country. - eBay

This set of shackles has a 'Buy-it-Now' price of $1,995 (Plus $10 shipping). Also, it was possible to make a 'Best-Offer'. Two bidders did but there was no deal.
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Palmer Neck Collar

Palmer restraints are probably the most dungeon-like that I have seen around. Here is what is being presented as a Palmer neck collar:

Found here: Link

Unfortunately, they don't build them like this anymore!

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PALMER 1876 - Leg Irons - Handcuffs

These are a great set of old leg irons/handcuffs. One great feature is how they are so modular. Another great thing is how they look like something you would see in a dungeon.

Up for auction is this VERY desirable pair of PALMER #2 Shackles/Leg-Irons manufactured in 1876. Each cuff is stamped/marked “PALMER PAT. JAN 18, 76” and “2”. Palmer made five different sizes of shackles, and each cuff was marked 1 through 5 which designated the size. The larges was numbered “1” and the smallest was numbered “5”. It is believed that sizes 1, 2 and 3 were designed as leg shackles. Numbers 4 and 5 are believed to be designed as handcuffs, and did not come with the chain.

It should be noted that all Palmer shackles can be used with or without the chain. Each cuff has a male or female end which inter-connect, as does the chain. Sizes 2 and 3 could be used as handcuffs or leg-irons depending on the individual’s size.

CONDITION: Excellent working order and nice smooth brown patina. The chain hinge moves freely and is not frozen.

This is a unique opportunity for someone to acquire this highly desirable set of Leg-irons, complete with detachable chain. The Palmer Leg-irons/handcuffs have become extremely scarce to find! - eBay

These had a 'Buy it now' price of $2,200 (Plus $10 shipping.) I do not think these guys come up available very often so it is hard to tell what the value is. This set is worth that much to its current owner, so that is what is important. At the close of the auction, the set went to a best offer of $1,550.
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