Guiteau Handcuff

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Wow, one bid at $3000 for a Guiteua cuff. I'm left astonished.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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They are common now. It was more exciting when they were just a thing of fiction.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Don't be depressed Joshua, you probably will get a $3.500 offer next time

Cheers,

Lars

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Hi all,

Over that past year I have seen a number of antique restraints fetch below what they would have a few years ago. In some cases far below.

Certainly, part of this can be attributed to a struggling world economy where people are watching their cash and hanging onto it more judiciously.

A second factor is that I do not think that this collecting field is currently growing of note.

The established collectors have many makes and models for cuffs,(rare and otherwise),and if there are new collectors coming along they usually tend to be buying the lower priced items first.

We have also seen a number of large collections recently offered for sale and this also limits what kind of disposable loot any one collector currently has on hand to bid on a great and rare cuff should it come along (like this one).

Here's hoping things turn around and you are able to find a home for this really nice cuff!

Cheers, Steve Santini

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Gambler's are greedy and the gamble of making profit didn't show. you win some and you lose some.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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A profit? There was no profit and the reserve was set to where I was at a loss. Regardless of what idiotic statements are written by anons it is only a disappointment to me at the lack of attention it brought. Not too many people have the extra money laying around to purchase such an item and that's absolutely understandable. What I miss is the lack of buzz when such an item comes to market. I built my friendship with the late Ray McKee just off of having hours and hours of conversation on this when it was up for sale and after the purchase. Within hours of this coming up for sale I probably talked to nearly half a dozen collectors excited just to have one even surface. That's the "interest" I was hoping for, even if it didn't sell. There are five of these I believe in all of the world even known, two of which belonged to Houdini and the Houdini story/claim tied to it...articles written about it in the old Handcuff annuals debating the maker...many questions about how it actually operates, locks, and unlocks. Lots of questions, lots of mystery, quite possibly one of the last remaining few on this planet. So I had my hopes that if nothing else there would plenty of discussions or questions and it was all pretty flat. The economy is what the economy is and that I can't change. Hopefully, that aside the excitement and interest to not only collect restraints but to discuss them with like minds still remains strong.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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The guiteau cuff has been talked to death. What do you feel you have to add to the story of the guiteau?

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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Talked to death??? It's been recent history that we just found out who indeed manufactured them. There's plenty of research/discussion left to do in the terms of confirming whether or not they were ever truly ever used on Charles Guiteau, how about the timeline of when they were made, were they a so called executioners cuff? was there a patent filed for them? was it actually Delestatius that made them? were parts from the Rankin used to manufacture the Guiteau or visa versa? Considering you attempted to reproduce them and for the those interested in the actual mechanics of the cuffs there's appealing topics to discuss in regards to how you manufactured them and how they were originally manufactured such as size difference, key hole difference and pretty much all of the inner mechanics of the cuff and how they were put together. Could go a little further and discuss the differences between the few examples that exist as I know that two of the 5-6 examples that differ in swivel, lock case, and size. I've heard thousands of hours of discussion in regards to Towers, Beans, Romers, McKenzie Mitts etc...and the one topic you call out as being talked to death is one of the rarest production cuffs known to man? They were so appealing that you felt compelled to knock them off but discussing them much further doesn't appeal to you....interesting. For those of us who aren't blessed with your mechanical aptitude we may look to other facets of restraints to spend our time on, such as talking to death the history of such cuffs in hopes of answering questions from 100+ years ago.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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This is a sale-thread and so it’s IMHO impolite to use it for talk that does not directly concern the offer.

Moreover I think the rarer a model is the less people have something to say about it. E.g. I own a restraint-model, of which are only two pieces known. So I fear that there would not come much more than "nice piece!" replies .

Regards,
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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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Hi Joshua, your cuffs are like your faith, you can talk and talk about it, talk it to death but as you weren't there back in time, it's just all talk.

and like your faith, the cuff story is far better based around the myth than real fact.

don't research too much as the gloss might fade.

I'll swap you one of mine for one of yours..............

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

ohlmeier83@hotmail.com

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There have been numerous threads that have gotten of topic, they sometimes go on and on,
often with just nonsence and crap. As long as the topic is Guiteau let Joshua reply.
There is a lot of things I would like to have but never will, like a Ferrari. That
does not stop me from reading about them. I am sure other people feel the same, that
is why there are car magazines.
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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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There's no point of me trying to argue with crazy. If you don't like to discuss handcuffs, I'm not sure why you're on here in the first place. Gordon, you're statements are spot on and much appreciated. Guenter, your point is taken, if I wish to discuss/show/question the history of the cuff I should start a seperate post. For the record, I would trade the Guiteau for a Ferarri.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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All of what you want to discuss has been discussed. Maybe you were around and collecting then.
gordon sounds like he wants to discuss the cuff. I guess we can watch you both post here, but I honestly think never will post here to discuss it. All talk and no action.

People only bring up subject when the have a stake in it.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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Yes I would like to talk handcuffs here.That is what this forum is for.
Joshua has done a lot of research on the Guiteau handcuff and has found things
that I did not know. Joshua if you are done posting here, we can talk at
Indy. Wouldnt want to bore people here.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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Because I have a lot of time on my hands I enjoy reading the forum. Newer collectors, those with decades of
experience-- we all learn something. So please- discuss away!!!!!
Joshua has given me a ton of info I was unaware of regarding the Rankin co. To everyone here let's talk cuffs!
Don't criticize. When some us were young we had guidance from people like Stan
Willis, prince Wheeler, frank Roshon, mark Lundblad..... May new comers didn't
Have that. So we should all share our knowledge to further the hobby.

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Up for sale is one of the rarest, most valuable, most significant and legendary cuffs in the word, the Guiteau Cuff.

As with many restraints this cuffs rise to fame can be contributed to Harry Houdini himself.
As the story goes, this cuff was used on Charles Guiteau after being convicted of assassinating President James Garfield who died in 1881. Houdini went on to claim that the cuff itself was so complicated and difficult to escape from that he once traveled to Pennsylvania with the cuff and the maker himself could not open it. For years this story was just that….a story...that Houdini put into one of his books and was met with skepticism. The cuff has a lot of similarities to the Rankin cuff from the exterior but that is where the similarities ended. The cuff was assembled with a different methodology, the lock cases vary and locking mechanism was something way out in left field, taking the infamous key within a key. Articles have been written over the years explaining why this cuff likely was not made by Andrew Rankin and going into very intelligent explanations as to why not. Well, this cuff and only this cuff puts all the mystery to rest. As can be seen in the photos this one has the “A Rankin” marking on the lock case and is the only one known to have such in existence. A little more credibility can be given to Houdini’s claim as it turns out that the time he claimed to be in Pennsylvania he actually did perform there at that time. Due to the research I have done, it is very feasible that his story could be true in regards to the manufacturer not being able to open them, with one little fact being left out. Andrew Rankin could have attempted to open the cuffs and was met with failure, however the Andrew Rankin that was in charge of the company at the time was the son of Andrew Rankin Sr. (the inventor of the cuff) who had passed away by such time and his son carried on the family business.

I could go on for hours about the history, but back to the cuff itself. The cuff works fantastically, is very solid, the stampings are very legible and the replacement key works great. The front cover of one side of the cuff was slid out to remove the remnants of the original key which had been broken off inside. Once removed, the case was put back in exactly the same fashion (swaging) as it was originally done. This was done by master locksmith Bob Dix and done so with the utmost care and time so as to not change the originality of the cuff. This has been the #1 cuff in my collection and will always remain as my favorite cuff in existence. This truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to add such a significant piece to ones collection, so if you can swing it don’t pass on the chance to add such a remarkable piece. I'm asking $11,500 and I certainly understand that this is a very large purchase and will be happy to work with the buyer in regards to any payment options/plan. I truly hope this cuff finds a great home and that whoever receives it will cherish its significance of the cuff and history as much as I do.

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well Joshua Gordon and John, start discussing.
instead of discussing that there should be discussion.

I am not criticizing anything but saying this has been talked to death. Joshua has already said that he has talked to heap of collectors for hours about this cuff.

if you have researched factual info, I would love to hear it. But if it's just guesses and interpretation and myth, there are special places for that type of talk.