Unique pair?

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

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What country did they come from? Somewhere in Africa? Asia?
Paul

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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they appear adjustable (bows cut?)

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Hi all,

All the information I have is that it is probably a pair designed to detain females and possible also children. The cuffs are rather small and barely fit own wrists. I bought them in The Netherlands. I inspected every square inch on the pair but I havent been able to locate any kind of marker. No numbers, symbols or anything like it. It isn't adjustable. The most striking thing I think is the place where the cuffs are attached to eachother.

Here is another photo.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Hi,

Your cuffs are very similar to these early Clejuso cuffs. The difference is that your cuffs
are not adjustable which these are. Even the keys look the same.

Lars

www.holstcollection.com

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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I think Ian is right, because the hole goes right through where the bow goes, making it easy to pick. But the locking bolt would need to be similar to the darby style so that it fits into the slot.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Wauw, Thank you so much! That indeed looks to be very similar! Now surely I should be able to find the last piece of information to identify the model name/number. I'll keep on digging around.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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After a closer look, I also agree to Ian. The bows seem to be cut off which is a pity.

If you look at the top of the cuff (left), the moving bow is protruding the lock house which mean it was once adjustable.
There would be no protruding hole in the lock if the cuff was made as none adjustable.

At least you now know what cuff once looked like. Sad to say.



Lars

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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I agree that these are Clejusos, but am I seeing a rectangular slot at the inside tip of the bow?
It so, then they are able to be locked in 1 position without any of the crosscut notches that are shown in Lar's pair.

A close up picture of the spring loaded latch inside the lock tube might explain what or how they are able to be locked together with no notches.

mark
O--O

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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I've examined the cuffs but I can't see any indications the ends of the cuff were cut off. Also there is a slot cut in the end of the cuffs designed to keep them shut. As you turn the key a metal pin rises allowing the cuffs to open. I've made some pictures of the actual locking mechanism. I like that you are willing to help me figuer this out,I do really appreciate it.



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Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Thanks for the photos!

According to my opinion, the holes in the moving bows are not factory made. I'm still quite sure the bows were broken off and cut.
Then the holes were drilled/filed by a previous owner. I would have been of another opinion if the upper part of the locks were closed.

Lars

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Now I've started wondering why anyone would have wanted to sort of totally transform them.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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thanks for the additional photos, it appears that the adjustable bow broke off at the last notch and someone has gone to trouble of making a new hole, hence the cuff now being smaller in diameter when locked.

better than throwing an otherwise perfect cuff away.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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It was pointed out earlier that these particular cuffs would be easy to pick, having the hole that goes all of the way through the lock case. Does anyone else wonder if these were maybe modified by a magician or escape artist at one point? I could see someone in that field doing this.
-RK-

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Just because they were 'as original' and especially now modified, easy to pick wouldn't suggest in any form or idea that they have anything to do with escapes or magicians.

The cuff size is likely to be too small to be of practical use (most escape artists are male)

It is more likely that after the cuff was broken ( and I will go as far to say that only one bow was broken in the first instance and the other broken off, cut off, on purpose) and put to one side for disposal. Someone has notice that it is still a viable locking mechanism and taken it to modify into what we see today. No glorious story attached to it, other than some seeing a nice piece going to waste.

Hello there,

I have recently aquired a pair of handcuffs. Me not being an expert I set out on trying to identify them. I stumbled across your website handcuffs.org. I carefully scanned through the handcuff gallery you have there. I didn’t come across any handcuffs that are similar. The overall style appears to be the Darby style, however the positon of the links connecting the two handcuffs seems to be unique. The links are connected to the part of the handcuff the lock is in and not on the moving part.

I have added a photo as an link to this post, perhaps you are able to identify them? My search all over the Internet did not lead me to any other pair of handcuffs that look like this pair.

LINK:

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Yeah. I guess I can see that. The cuff I modified for the escapes that I used to do, were generally repro. To be honest, if you show the audience a cuff and tell them what it is, they have no reason to doubt you and dont. Frankly, they dont care if you use Valors or Smith and Wessons. As long as you get locked up in a seemingly impossible situation and succeed in freeing yourself, they are happy. Besides, it is a lot cheaper to gaff a cheap imitation set. Especially when you mess up the gaff job every now and again! LOL!
-RK-