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HANDCUFFS.ORG
A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO VINTAGE HANDCUFFS

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Table of Contents

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> > > These pages present a guide to collecting handcuffs and related
> > > restraints. An emphasis is given to vintage American handcuffs, defined
> > > roughly as those made from the time of the American Civil war through the
> > > 1970s.
> > > 
> > > A handcuff collection presents a fascinating look at the development of
> > > one small segment of modern industry. The handcuffs of the later 19th and
> > > early 20th centuries were of high quality, manufactured to a high
> > > standard, but the basic designs often left much to be desired. A great
> > > variety of competing handcuff models were marketed over these years, some
> > > were quite successful, others not.
> > > 
> > > The information presented is in the form of a series of galleries and
> > > various feature articles. The galleries illustrate a collection of vintage
> > > handcuffsand other restraints, identified by name and date of patent or
> > > introduction. The articles each address one small part of the story. Some
> > > articles are dedicated to the products of individual companies that
> > > contributed to the evolution of handcuffs and restraints. Others may
> > > feature one particularly interesting item or event.
> > > 
> > > Handcuffs and similar restraints have always been fascinating to people.
> > > Although their intended use as a tool of law enforcement is well
> > > understood by all and is indeed a bit frightening, handcuffs have captured
> > > the imagination of many. The great Houdini and his imitators entertained
> > > thousands of people by escaping from handcuffs and other restraints. They
> > > capitalized on everyone's need to escape the mundane, a desire to outwit
> > > the authorities, and simply a fascination with the bizarre. As part of our
> > > guide to handcuffs we will include the entertainment side with a look at
> > > Houdini and his fellow escape artists of the past.
> > > 
> > > This web site is being initiated on a limited basis with a few selected
> > > items. More will be added as time permits. Your comments and suggestions
> > > are always welcome. Please send an email or visit the forum.
> > > 
> > > Joseph W. Lauher
> > > 
> > > Summer 2000
> > > 
> > > Unless otherwise credited all text and pictures presented on these web
> > > pages are copyright © 2001 by Joseph W. Lauher. All rights are reserved.
> > > Text and pictures may not be copied without permission.

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> > > Table of Contents
> > > 
> > > > Preliminaries
> > > >  * Values How much are they worth?
> > > >  * A Puzzle for the Experts Do you know your handcuffs?
> > > >  * Handcuff Collecting. Why Collect Them? How to Spot Fakes. by Mark
> > > >    Lyons
> > > >  * The Publications of John Bushey. Books Published by John Bushey - New
> > > 
> > > > The Gallery
> > > 
> > > >  * The New Gallery Start Here
> > > >  * Handcuffs The Main Gallery
> > > >  * Leg Irons A Joggers Nightmare
> > > >  * Nippers Come Along and See
> > > >  * Thumbcuffs A Lightweight Alternative
> > > 
> > > > The Journal of Handcuffs.Org
> > > > 
> > > >  * Houdini: the Copenhagen Affair by Johan Ahlberg
> > > > 
> > > > Handcuff Companies and their Wares
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> > > >  * Hiatt and Co. Ltd. A Possible History of Hiatt and its Birmingham
> > > >    Competitors
> > > >  * Stantini Inventions High Security from Steve Santini, Dark Master of
> > > >    Escape
> > > >  * Bean The American Giant
> > > >  * Dawson Machine Company Makers of the Cumming and Carberry Handcuffs
> > > >  * Tower The American Standard
> > > >  * Lilly Research by Davies, Forte, Wilkerson, and Spitz
> > > >  * Handcuffs An Article by Inspector Maurice Moser, Late of Scotland
> > > >    Yard
> > 
> > > > Escape Artists and their Craft
> > 
> > > >  * Leon Hormori A Little Known Performer. By Steve Santini
> > > >  * Joe Dunninger The Mentalist as an Escapologist. By Steve Santini
> > > >  * 1st Annual Escape Artist Convention A report from Indianapolis
> > > >  * Great van Tone "Jail Breaking" A 1917 guide to escapes
> > > >  * Stanley Sokeitous A Biography by Joy Sokeitous
> > > >  * Excello A Colorful Poster from a Houdini Pretender
> > > >  * Europe's Eclipsing Sensation A Look at One Houdini Poster
> > > >  * Houdini and the Mirror Challenge Handcuff Read all About it
> > > >  * Pollard The Secret of the Great Hand Cuff Trick

> > > > Interviews and Events
> > > 
> > > >  * A Visit with Michael Busch, The King of Berliner Handcuffs 
> > > >  * The Joseph Fox Handcuff Collection at the LA Police Historical
> > > >    Society Museum
> > > >  * Stan Willis A Visit to the Guinness World Record Collection
> > > >  * Fred Pittella A World Class collection of Restraints and Houdiniana
> > > >  * Great Houdini Auction Sidney Radner Auction. Reported with photos by
> > > >    Mark Lyons
> > > >  * Jim Main Auction Including the Earl Lockman Display Boards
> > > 
> > > > Miscellaneous
> > 
> > > >  * The New Forum Page Please leave your suggestions and comments
> > > >  * The Archived Forum The old forum, no longer active, but with lots of
> > > >    good stuff
> > > >  * Recent Auctions
> > > >  * Not So Recent Auctions
> > > >  * Bibliography Books for Handcuff Collectors
> > > >  * Links
> > > >    

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> > > Unless otherwise credited all text and pictures presented on these web
> > > pages are copyrighted © 2004 by Joseph W. Lauher. All rights are reserved.
> > > Text and pictures may not be copied without permission.

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> > > Please address all comments and suggestions in regard to this web site to
> > > Joseph W. Lauher at: lauher@handcuffs.org