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Handcuffs, mid 19th century

Description

Typical of those issued throughout the Victorian era, these examples were made by Hiatts of Birmingham who still make handcuffs today. They were locked and unlocked by means of a screw key. The smaller pair are children's handcuffs.

Owner:
South Wales Police Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of South Wales Police Museum
Copyright Details:
South Wales Police Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ75067
Item uploaded:
19/1/2010
Date originally created:
1800-1899
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