Handcuffs and key. [FC 15/6/2009]

Collection type: Object
Description: Handcuffs and key. [FC 15/6/2009]
Long description: Iron handcuffs which have become very much blackened and pitted over time. They are not joined in the centre and are hinged at two points. The key is attached to the side of the handcuffs in the lock mechanism, which is round. The top of the key is looped and the metal has been flattened forming a handle. [FC 15/6/2009]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England
Cultural groups: English
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Mr Wyatt
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1935
Date collected: By 1935
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1935
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Width 85 mm, Length 135 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1935.65.2.1 Accession number: 1935.65.2.2