Neck iron

Neck iron, handcuffs and chain, associated but not linked together, European, 1501-1800

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A233536
Materials:
iron
Measurements:
chain: length 1950 mm
handcuffs: width 190 mm
neck iron: width 168 mm
type:
neck irons

Parts

neck iron

neck iron

circular iron collar featuring a hinge and a loop-and-pin mechanism to close.

Object Number:
A233536/1
type:
neck iron
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
handcuffs

handcuffs

Iron handcuffs featuring two D-shaped wrist loops connected by a single straight iron bar.

Object Number:
A233536/2
type:
handcuffs
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
chain - object genre

chain - object genre

Section of iron chain with long oval links.

Object Number:
A233536/3
type:
chain - object genre
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum