An interesting handcuff

fernando · 10th July 2014, 06:22 PM

I have paid a significant amount for this thing. All the money went for its age ... assuming it is not a modern example. I know they were still in use in the fifties, those now selling out there for a few bucks.
Called 'come along', derived from the 'twister' which, as the name reveals, could be used in such manner that, the level of cruelty that could be achieved, caused its abolition here and there .
Apparently this type of device has its origin in early ages.
The model used for the pratice picture was my better half; you should see her expression during the photo session .

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Andrew · 21st July 2014, 10:41 PM

Definitely old, Fernando--those links appear individually hand-welded.

M ELEY · 22nd July 2014, 05:43 AM

I've never seen...ahem, restraints like this before, but I agree that they do appear very old. 19th c? Like nothing we used over here in the States. I've seen slave shackles, Old West handcuffs and even handled old magician/escape artist cuffs, but nothing like this.

Robert · 22nd July 2014, 06:20 AM

Very interesting old restraint you have there Fernando but I do have a couple of questions on it. Are the s-hooks that attach the chain to the ends original? It seems odd to me that they would have used these on both ends of a welded chain unless they were for adjustment purposes and that would require that at least one would not be crimped shut. Now for the he last and more important question. How is it that after putting this on you dear wife that you are still able to type?

Best,
Robert

fernando · 22nd July 2014, 04:57 PM

Credits given to all of you, Gentlemen.
Indeed the chain links are hand-welded, bt not the end ones; which later made some handcuff expert out there detrmine this was a replacement.
He also said this is a 1930-50 example which, if being true, is rather frustrating for me, as i have bought (& paid) this thing based on its apparent (and publicized) antiquity. I am left with the replacement chain being an older part .

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... still i think the said expert was rather skeptical and too quick in judging; the grips definitely look older than from the 20th century.

Yes Mark, early 20th century versions of these 'come alongs' were also used in the States in some areas, as i have read after some general searching.

No Robert, i first typed the text and then i put the cuff on her wrist; still only on the next day i afforded to submit the post, pressing the button with the less damaged finger .

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Royston · 30th July 2014, 04:19 PM

Fernando,

Check out Clemen & Jung ( trade name Clejuso ) of Soligen.

They apparently made similar from the mid 19th century.

Regards
Roy

10th July 2014, 06:22 PM	#1
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	An interesting handcuff I have paid a significant amount for this thing. All the money went for its age ... assuming it is not a modern example. I know they were still in use in the fifties, those now selling out there for a few bucks. Called 'come along', derived from the 'twister' which, as the name reveals, could be used in such manner that, the level of cruelty that could be achieved, caused its abolition here and there . Apparently this type of device has its origin in early ages. The model used for the pratice picture was my better half; you should see her expression during the photo session . . Attached Images

22nd July 2014, 04:57 PM	#5
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,638	Credits given to all of you, Gentlemen. Indeed the chain links are hand-welded, bt not the end ones; which later made some handcuff expert out there detrmine this was a replacement. He also said this is a 1930-50 example which, if being true, is rather frustrating for me, as i have bought (& paid) this thing based on its apparent (and publicized) antiquity. I am left with the replacement chain being an older part . . ... still i think the said expert was rather skeptical and too quick in judging; the grips definitely look older than from the 20th century. Yes Mark, early 20th century versions of these 'come alongs' were also used in the States in some areas, as i have read after some general searching. No Robert, i first typed the text and then i put the cuff on her wrist; still only on the next day i afforded to submit the post, pressing the button with the less damaged finger . . Attached Images

21st July 2014, 10:41 PM	#2
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Definitely old, Fernando--those links appear individually hand-welded.

22nd July 2014, 05:43 AM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,066	I've never seen...ahem, restraints like this before, but I agree that they do appear very old. 19th c? Like nothing we used over here in the States. I've seen slave shackles, Old West handcuffs and even handled old magician/escape artist cuffs, but nothing like this.

22nd July 2014, 06:20 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Very interesting old restraint you have there Fernando but I do have a couple of questions on it. Are the s-hooks that attach the chain to the ends original? It seems odd to me that they would have used these on both ends of a welded chain unless they were for adjustment purposes and that would require that at least one would not be crimped shut. Now for the he last and more important question. How is it that after putting this on you dear wife that you are still able to type? Best, Robert

30th July 2014, 04:19 PM	#6
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 441	Fernando, Check out Clemen & Jung ( trade name Clejuso ) of Soligen. They apparently made similar from the mid 19th century. Regards Roy