This padlock had a high bid of $1,300 (Plus $14.25 Shipping).Up for sale is a rare pair of Romer Leg Irons! This pair is in great condition and operate perfectly with the included key. Measurements are: Cuffs: 3.75"x3.25" approximately Chain: 16" long Inscription reads: Romer & Co Newark NJ PAT. APR. 27 - eBay (14 Mar 2012)
This set of handcuffs had a high bid of $1,391 (Plus $7 Shipping).This auction is for an original set of Romer Handcuffs. Patented April 7, 1880 and made in Newark, N.J. No key. These seem to be a very large size handcuff, I can slip them over my wrists. Measures 10-5/8" long and the cuffs have a 3" inside diameter measurement. This is the type and style that would have been carried by old west sheriffs. Excellent condition with great untouched old patina!! Fresh from an estate. See Pics. - eBay (2 Apr 2012)
Nice vintage set of leg shackles for the collector from late 1800's. In working condition, nice smooth surface and patina, with key, shackles open nicely and close decidedly. Stamped on both cuffs is Walton, Romero & Co. Newark NJ Pat. Apr 27 1880. Chain about 17", cuffs about 4.5" diameter. Used by police, prisons, military?, and escape artists worldwide in the day. - eBay (22 Oct 2010)
This set of leg irons had a 'buy-it-now' price of $85 (Plus $4.95 Shipping). How quick did you have to be to pick this deal up? I was the second person to view the bid and I was already too late! (I still listed it in the over $1,000 catagory based simply on the value, not the bid.)
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This set of leg irons had a high bid of $1,000 (Plus $12 Shipping).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 patinaThere 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 auction is for an antique padlock crafted from heavy iron.
This is an attractive piece that would be great to add to any collection.
This lock does have keys and is fully functional, opens and closes easily.
THIS LOCK IS HEAVY.
On the lock is enscribed:
1) the number 165
2) Romer & Co. Newark N.J. Patd 007.20.74
Please check out my other antique padlocks and handcuffs!
Feel free to contact me with any questions, I will attempt to answer them as well as I can.
- eBay (23 May 2010)
This set of leg irons had a high bid of $1,480 (Plus $6.95 Shipping).Up for bid are these nice and extremely rare WALTON, ROMER & CO. leg irons. To the right of each leg iron keyhole area it says "WALTON, ROMER & CO. NEWARK NJ PAT APR 27 80". You can see this in my second and third photos if you click on supersized mode.
I am not an expert nor a collector, but I will do my best to fairly describe these leg irons in this listing. Each leg iron is 4-1/2" across at its widest with a circumference of about 15-1/2". Stretched out full they measure 27-3/4". They weight about 2 lbs. 2 ozs. on a postage scale. There are eighteen chain links holding the two irons together. I think someone who knows what they are doing can clean these up very nicely. One of the irons had some rust on it and the rust looked very loose so I just tried some fine steel wool on it and it rubbed right off. Actually, I think most of the rust came from one of the other more rusted irons laying on top of this one for decades. I just used the steel wool on the right side of one of the irons. The chain can use some cleaning.
I DO NOT HAVE THE KEY FOR THESE - they are in the locked position. However, I have been told to check the hinge areas and locking areas. When I tug on them, there is a bit of movement or "play" so I do not believe they are rusted shut. They look to be in nice condition for their age and I think that the key will open them without big problems.
Hopefully I have included enough photos in this listing for you collectors to determine if this is the prize you have been looking for. - eBay (12 Oct 2009)
This padlock had a high bid of $37 (Plus $5 Shipping).This is a unusual mid size "Romer & co" padlock. The condition is good with wear consistent with age, great old surface. This measures 2.75" x 2.25" approx.. Tight seams, and a working period key. - eBay (11 May 09)
ONE ONLY: Discontinued McColl Bean Giant, Spanish Execution Manacle & Romer Available!Ian McColl discontinued his Bean Giant Handcuff and Romer Handcuff in 2008 and does not plan to bring them back into production.He has just released his VERY LAST of each for them for us to offer for sale. There is ONLY ONE LEFT OF EACH OF THEM, so if you've been kicking yourself that you didn't get one when they were available, here is your LAST chance. They are available on a "first-come, first-served" basis. If the cuff is no longer available, we will refund your payment. Just click on a picture below to purchase that cuff.
This padlock sold for $31 (Plus $1.50 Shipping).This little brass padlock works great. The shackle springs open when the key is operated. ROMER & is marked on the front along with a #1. 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" wide. It shows its' age but is not damaged. The key is steel. - eBay
