unusual darby type handcuffs - claim to be sterling silver

is this a fantasy item or were some made for the
rich people to lock up each other with.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0265292181

Interesting item, but how do we know it is silver or silver plated? I would want to see alot more detailed pictures and history of the item.

is this a fantasy item or were some made for the
rich people to lock up each other with.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0265292181

If these were English, as suggested, they would carry a hallmark.
There's no photo of a hallmark, so there isn't one, so they're not English silver.