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Thanks Vince. Spencer

Thanks Ron for the links. Spencer

Brad Thanks for the info. Spencer

George......could I have your email address? thanks   Spencer

Could forum contributor mws2613 please contact me at wardcopperhead@yahoo.com Thanks. Spencer

Mark that first model is one of the rarest known American cuffs, nice addition. Spencer

Matt The only number is 542......there are no others not even patent dates. Spencer

Mine says Argus Jay Pee and was made in New York. Spencer

Way to go Joe, now it looks like these were put in production. Spencer

Many thanks Lars and maybe some other Phelps owners can post photos of their keys for comparison. Spencer

Way to go Richard I’d have to live to be 300 before I acquired 1000 pair. Spencer

Now that is a real gem and complete with the plug too. Nice find! Spencer

That book features one of the most elaborate and unusual ball & chain setups that you’ll ever see. Spencer

Lars your key may not be original but nevertheless you have an outstanding example of these cuffs, nicer than mine. Spencer

The photo appears to be of the smaller size or standard lock case as opposed to the “fat” version. Spencer

I would be interested in obtaining a Manila thumb cuff. If this is still possible let me know. Spencer

Anyone out there ever seen or come across a Madison nipper? The pat.date is Jan. 21 1908. thanks in advance Spencer

Richard Marlin’s first model had three links as a chain but the second production run featured the barrel swivel. Spencer

Fred Would you consider adopting me, I come with my own health insurance plan and I’m potty trained. Thanks Spencer

I came across this Powell nipper serial no. 542 and does any one know who many of these were actually made? Thanks Spencer

Thanks Richard I am unaware of an example of these in any collection and highly suspect that they were ever manufactured. Spencer

Way to go Fred that’s a great find and I hope that they are operational. Spencer

The leg irons pictured in this post are Lilly, not Rankin. Spencer

Thanks Joe

Does anyone know exactly how many models or versions of Phelps were produced? I know there were at least two but were there any others? Thanks Spencer

Lars Those Hiatt Bean look like well made cuffs and had no idea they were made without arming buttons. Spencer

Okay Richard the number should be in bas relief and at the bottom of the ball, opposite the staple. Thanks Spencer

Nils Does that Bean conveying chain appear to be a factory item and was it part of Stan’s collection? Thanks Spencer

Ron I have not used them but I think they are an auction house that deals in a lot of rare and high end items. Spencer

I stand corrected, that is the first set of Tower leg irons I’ve seen that didn’t have the characteristic twisted link chain. Spencer