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Providence Tool Co. key

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Paul Davies 24 Mar 2012
#1
Can anyone tell me who makes or made this type of key for Providence Tool Co. Cuffs and leg irons?
There is an M stamped on the end of the key, but it is not M for McColl - the master locksmith and key maker.
Really it is just a rod with the correct thread type, so you have to pull on the rod to open the cuff.
I have seen a few of these over the years on eBay but never known much about them.
Paul


Don 30 Mar 2012
#2
is there a Way to Identify the Time Period. from the Stamp ? this might give you a Clue. as to how old they are.
Paul 30 Mar 2012
#3
Can anyone tell me who makes or made this type of key for Providence Tool Co. Cuffs and leg irons?
There is an M stamped on the end of the key, but it is not M for McColl - the master locksmith and key maker.
Really it is just a rod with the correct thread type, so you have to pull on the rod to open the cuff.
I have seen a few of these over the years on eBay but never known much about them.
Paul


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Well the cuffs were made between 1847 and 1885 but the key is probably a modern replacement. The M stamp looks fairly modern to me, So I was hoping that there may still be someone out there who can make them.
Paul