Jack the Ripper - Be careful what you bid on.

Please take a look at the Darby handcuffs – that were sold at a British “Jack The Ripper” Auction, discussed in the news article referenced below:



http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nort ... e-30428747

For those of you who do not know, the cuffs are common South Asian cuffs made in the late 20th or early 21st century (and it is likely that they will also be made the mid and late 21st century). Amazing to know that such cuffs were carried by a London Constable in 1888.

The general rule of thumb for Darby cuffs. The higher the quality, the older the cuff. Some think that a crude cuff must be very old. The opposite is true, crude cuffs are the newest ones.

Thanks go to one of our readers for pointing out the news article to me.

Joe

Almost $10,000 for an Indian Darby...Someone isn't going to be happy about this (the buyer).

I'm sure it was unintentional fraud on the part of the Auction House. So much for research.

In general, are such auctions "As Is"/ "Buyer Beware"...or can the buyer take legal action to recoup their money?

Please take a look at the Darby handcuffs – that were sold at a British “Jack The Ripper” Auction, discussed in the news article referenced below:



http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nort ... e-30428747

For those of you who do not know, the cuffs are common South Asian cuffs made in the late 20th or early 21st century (and it is likely that they will also be made the mid and late 21st century). Amazing to know that such cuffs were carried by a London Constable in 1888.

The general rule of thumb for Darby cuffs. The higher the quality, the older the cuff. Some think that a crude cuff must be very old. The opposite is true, crude cuffs are the newest ones.

Thanks go to one of our readers for pointing out the news article to me.

Joe

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"For those of you who do not know, the cuffs are common South Asian cuffs made in the late 20th or early 21st century (and it is likely that they will also be made the mid and late 21st century). Amazing to know that such cuffs were carried by a London Constable in 1888."

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No wonder he was never caught.

Thanks for sharing...

Jason

Please take a look at the Darby handcuffs – that were sold at a British “Jack The Ripper” Auction, discussed in the news article referenced below:



http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nort ... e-30428747

For those of you who do not know, the cuffs are common South Asian cuffs made in the late 20th or early 21st century (and it is likely that they will also be made the mid and late 21st century). Amazing to know that such cuffs were carried by a London Constable in 1888.

The general rule of thumb for Darby cuffs. The higher the quality, the older the cuff. Some think that a crude cuff must be very old. The opposite is true, crude cuffs are the newest ones.

Thanks go to one of our readers for pointing out the news article to me.

Joe

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Just imagine how many of the Houdini and whatnot auctions must also be fake, just because someone has a "COA" - and the cuffs are at least period authentic.
I wouldn't put my trust in that, unless I'd gotten them from Houdini himself.
I'm sure almost every cuff has seen its fair share of history; we'll just never know.

Nils