Handcuff
Object number2011.127.82
Manufacturer
The Peerless Handcuff Company
Datec. 1915
OriginSpringfield, MA
MediumMetal, (nickel?) plating
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionSilver metal handcuffs. Connected by two chain links and a swivel attached to each cuff.Dimensions0.5 x 3 x 9.25 in. (1.3 x 7.6 x 23.5 cm)MarksStamped on reverse side of lock "TRADE MARK REGISTERED" around an image of three waves.
Stamped on one side of each cuff is: "THE PEERLESS HANDCUFF CO. / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.".
Below the lock is the number "24725".
Stamped on the other side of each cuff is: "PAT. FEB. 20, 1912 / OCT. 19, 1915 & NOV. 23, 1915 / PAT. PENDING".
Historical NotesThe Peerless Handcuff Company was founded in 1914 by James Milton Gill in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts. Gill purchased George Carney's patent for a swing through self locking handcuff. This new design gave officers a significant advantage since it was easily applied and could restrain both hands. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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