For Sale: ANTIQUE 1904 MATTATUCK HANDCUFFS - HOUDINI SECRET!
Harry Houdini wanted so badly to join the US Army during WW1, but at the time they said he was too old and Houdini came up with an idea, he would teach our boys how to escape handcuffs should they ever have them locked up on their own wrists.
Houdini used at the time an interesting handcuff, the Mattatuck and showed how even with the keyholes sealed shut you could still escape.
We obviously wont go into details here about how that happened or the exploit of the lock involved, but its magical.
This Mattatuck handcuff is very good condition and comes with a working key.
Please see pics for description
Need Pandemic Cash? Escape Artist Is Offering Cash For Old Handcuffs | Michael Griffin
Need Pandemic Cash? Escape Artist Is Offering Cash For Old Handcuffs | Michael Griffin
America’s Escape Hero is looking to help folks whose income may have dried up by paying cash for your old handcuffs.
Michael Griffin, America’s Escape Hero is looking for old handcuffs and is willing to pay, sometimes big bucks for “Jail Jewelry”. It’s a way the magician can help folks out who are shackled financially by the pandemic worldwide.
Griffin admits he isn’t going to be able to solve the world’s problems but for people who are facing a temporary lack of job income and so many people around the globe investigating side-gigs, this is a unique way to bring in some income and clear out old unwanted items you may have laying around.
How much will the Escapeguy pay? according to Griffin “each case is different. I have paid $1,000.00 for certain cuffs all the way down to $10.00.”
like any collecting the things to consider are:
1) Condition (overall condition, plated or a polished finish? does it work? does it have a key?)
2) Age (is this old? some cuffs go back over 300 years)
3) Rarity (some cuffs only had a limited run or, were never put into production)
“All in all, everything is collectible. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure and I have made a lifetime of collecting old vintage handcuffs and escaping from handcuffs around the world and would love to buy your old handcuffs and in turn help you out during this pandemic.
Escape Artist Will Pay Cash For Old Handcuffs: Michael Griffin offering big bucks for Jail Jewelry
JAIL JEWELRY NEWS: OR, ALL THE OLD HANDCUFFS HAVE A STORY….
Handcuff Nook Updated:
A bit of nookie lookie
I bought a book on Fengshui, which ironically was not in the right spot at the bookstore lol.
Placing matching cuffs of different sizes opposite each other.
Two Rankins, different sizes
Two Bean Giants, different sizes
One long-ass Lilly to balance it all out.
Oh, and two World Magic Awards for Best Escape Artist :)
VINTAGE RARE HANDCUFFS FOR SALE: CIVIL WAR & OLD WEST SHERIFF'S SHACKLES FOR SALE
[FOR SALE]
*FINAL PRICE REDUCTION IF NO SALE, THEY WILL BE RETIRED - RARE ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR & WESTERN 1880's SHERIFF'S HANDCUFFS
Where to find old handcuffs?
From the collection of noted handcuff expert and Best Living Escape Artist Michael Griffin
For Sale:
Antique Western Handcuffs ca. 1880's
Antique Civil War Handcuffs ca. 1860's
*Not reproductions
Both are Excellent working condition & come with a key.
The old west handcuff is a Tower Double Lock
The Civil War handcuff is a Thompson Darby style
I have tried to show items by including multiple views of each see pics for condition.
$200.00 FOR BOTH OR, $125 ea.
#americancivilwar
#oldwest #westernsheriff
FOR SALE WITH KEYS: RARE ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS CIVIL WAR TO 1880'S
FOR SALE: [WITH KEYS] - VARIOUS RARE COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS FOR SALE NOW
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I MICHAEL GRIFFIN AM LIQUIDATING A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOME RARE HANDCUFFS. I am giving descriptions of each below and attaching corresponding pictures with the name of handcuffs at the top of each pic to help with identification.
** THESE HAVE KEYS, I LISTED THESE BEFORE WITHOUT KEYS**
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE I AM UNDER TIME CONSTRAINTS TO MOVE THESE - DON'T BE SHY!
I WILL ENTERTAIN REASONABLE OFFERS! AND, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS TO ANYONE YOU THINK MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. THANK YOU - MICHAEL
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MALTBY AUTOMATIC HANDCUFF 1901 COMPLETE W/KEY
Awesome one of a kind invention sold as "they save a hand" because the officer kept them opened. When the trigger hit the prisoner's wrist they would slam shut!
This pair is in excellent working condition, springs are strong and comes with a key
Price $225.00 OBO
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IVER JOHNSON EARLY BARREL KEY MODEL 1884 W/KEY
There is a lot of history in this style of handcuff. The famous firearms manufacturer Iver Johnson made police equipment in the 1800's. This style of handcuff proved exceptionally popular with police because it could be locked open and when around the wrists of the prisoner the buttons on the side pushed and the cuff would be solidly locked.
These were made in different weights and had model names; Patrolman and Prison and were known as Bean, but all Beans were made by Iver Johnson.
This item is in excellent plus condition and perfect working order and with key
Price $200.00 OBO
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CIVIL WAR THOMPSON NON-ADJUSTABLE HANDCUFF W/KEY
During the darkest days of the United States history the Civil war tore us apart and to the core. Prisoners had to be restrained and due to the large overwhelming numbers of handcuffs needed the bulk of them came from overseas and one of the leading companies was Thompson.
This is a wonderful example of the Thompson non-adjustable darby pattern handcuffs. The handcuffs work perfectly and come complete with key.
Price $ 150.00 OBO
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PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE OFFERS. THANKS
ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS FOR SALE: VARIOUS RARE HANDCUFFS 1880'S VINTAGE RESTRAINTS
FOR SALE - VARIOUS RARE COLLECTABLE ANTIQUE HANDCUFFS
I AM LIQUIDATING A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOME RARE HANDCUFFS. I am giving descriptions of each below and attaching corresponding pictures with the name of handcuffs at the top of each pic to help with identification.
** These handcuffs work perfectly I have tested them with my keys, however, they don't have keys. I can send pics of keys if you want to cut one yourself, because of this I am offering these well below market.**
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE I AM UNDER TIME CONSTRAINTS TO MOVE THESE - DON'T BE SHY!
I WILL ENTERTAIN REASONABLE OFFERS! AND, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS TO ANYONE YOU THINK MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. THANK YOU - MICHAEL
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MALTBY AUTOMATIC HANDCUFF 1901:
Awesome one of a kind invention sold as "they save a hand" because the officer kept them opened. When the trigger hit the prisoner's wrist they would slam shut!
This pair is in excellent working condition, springs are strong.
Price $200.00 OBO
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IVER JOHNSON EARLY BARREL KEY MODEL 1884:
There is a lot of history in this style of handcuff. The famous firearms manufacturer Iver Johnson made police equipment in the 1800's. This style of handcuff proved exceptionally popular with police because it could be locked open and when around the wrists of the prisoner the buttons on the side pushed and the cuff would be solidly locked.
These were made in different weights and had model names; Patrolman and Prison and were known as Bean, but all Beans were made by Iver Johnson.
This item is in excellent plus condition and perfect working order.
Price $200.00 OBO
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PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS OR MAKE OFFERS. THANKS
FOR SALE: VARIOUS RARE HANDCUFFS - WESTERN, GERMAN, USA, FRENCH
FOR SALE:
I AM LIQUIDATING A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF SOME RARE HANDCUFFS. I am giving descriptions of each below and attaching corresponding pictures with the name of handcuffs at the top of each pic to help with identification.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE I AM UNDER TIME CONSTRAINTS TO MOVE THESE - DONT BE SHY!
I WILL ENTERTAIN REASONABLE OFFERS! AND, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE THIS TO ANYONE YOU THINK MAY HAVE AN INTEREST. THANK YOU - MICHAEL
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BERLINER:
EXTREMELY RARE BERLINER HANDCUFFS 1880’S
For the serious collector
One of the rarest handcuffs ever, The Berliner, the name was coined by Houdini during his first tour of Europe. He stated that most handcuffs with this shape come from and near the town of Berlin, hence they have become known as Berliners.
This model was made by the company MUEHLENFELD for Prisons. It is a very restrictive pattern and even with the key escape is almost impossible.
This specimen is in perfect mechanical condition and comes with a key.
This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to add a truly top tier historical item to any serious collection of Restraints, Houdini Memorabilia, Locks and Magic History.
Price $1700.00 OBO
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FRENCH CHAIN BERLINER HANDCUFFS:
RARE FRENCH BERLINER CHAIN HANDCUFFS 1870'S W/KEY
Not much is known about these. They follow the Berliner pattern which probably originated in Germany and the French cuffs commonly used a chain link configuration to ensure tighter fits upon the wrists. This set comes complete with the original key and both the cuffs and the key retain the original patina from over 150 years. The cuffs are in perfect working order. Please see pics for details.
THESE ARE VERY RARE AND WILL BE A CENTERPIECE IN A HANDCUFF COLLECTION THESE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE LONG!
Price $750.00 OBO
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IRISH 8 STEEL HANDCUFFS:
Early English Figure 8 Handcuffs Non-Adjustable w/Original Key
This is a solid made Figure 8 restrictive pattern handcuff from the 1880s made by Hiatt in England. Hiatt started producing handcuffs in the 1700s. This set came from a well respected long-time handcuff collector and does include the paperwork he sketched about the day and location of his purchase of them.
They are the original polished grey patina and are in perfect working order. They are stamped 3 indicating the size.
Price $200.00 OBO
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FIRST MODEL BEAN 1899 HANDCUFFS:
The very first model of what would become one of the World's most popular handcuff designs of all time and featured around the Globe.
What sets this apart and really drives home its rarity is
The removable lock insert is actually a bit thicker than the handcuff body proper, this was later made flush in following models. There is no indentation around lock release button, it is just flat and all later versions featured the hollowed out area to aide in operation. The stamping is curved around the keyway. later models don't have it in this position.
The cuff is in great working condition. It is a must-have in the collection of American Handcuffs
Price $300.00 OBO
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GERMAN TOWER HANDCUFFS:
Antique Western Handcuffs ca. 1880's
I sold another pair last week, this set is in excellent plus condition
Excellent working condition comes with a key.
Scarce sideways keyhole version
Probably German made
Price $250.00 OBO
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NICKEL FIGURE 8 HANDCUFFS
This set is from the 1880's It is not marked other than a faint something that I can't make out. it is almost 100% nickel plated and a fantastic piece comes with orig key.
Price $250.00 OBO
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