Harvard Lock Company (transport restraint and individual set, Straus set
This is a rare combination from Harvard Lock Company. While these basic, functional swing through ratcheting double lock handcuffs and leg cuffs are seen somewhat regularly as New Old Stock, the combination is quite rare.
Above, view of the basic but unique design for the cuffs. Note the solid chain connection to the cuff body as well as the swivel and the fine long link twist link chain.
Above, here is a Harvard Lock Company set without the factory connection chain seen above. These items are not so rare, although interestingly the handcuffs are more uncommon than the leg irons, whereas in the case of most antique and vintage restraints the opposite is true.
Below, these are a very similar design from Strauss Engineering. They use a flat key, have no swivels, and the handcuffs have an elongated twist link chain.
It sold for $131.39 after 8 bids.
Above, view of the basic but unique design for the cuffs. Note the solid chain connection to the cuff body as well as the swivel and the fine long link twist link chain.
This trio sold for $169.16 with two keys after 14 bids
These have a double lock activated by key in the keyhole turning opposite direction. Note the same attachment as well as similarities in the lock case to the Harvard Lock Company cuffs above.
Above, view of the leg irons and two handcuffs. The Straus Engineering restraints were electroplated old with a thick cadmium layer to prevent corrosion in military use. Above, a pair of Harvard Lock Company Handcuffs with a modern key. This is incorrect. The key will open the single lock, but if the double lock is applied ( via the key in the keyway, opposite direction) it's possible for the key flag to slip past the double locking lever and become stuck in the lock. It's possible to free it with some force and or finesse depending.
This pair is listed with an starting bid of $45.
Above, Harvard Lock Company New York makers mark stamp. 








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