Sold for:
$4,800
$4,800
Houdini, Harry. Harry Houdini's Bean-Cobb Handcuffs. Worcester, H&R Arms Co., ca. 1905. Pair of sturdy nickel-plated handcuffs with key. The Bean-Cobb was first patented in 1899 and could be locked from either side. Manufacturing of the Bean-Cobb cuff was soon thereafter granted to the H&R Firearms Co., who constructed this example Originally from the Houdini-Hardeen collection and accompanied by a COA dated 4/2/98, notarized and signed by Sidney Radner, Honorary Curator of the Houdini Historical Center of Appleton, Wisconsin. Some wear and age evident as expected, but overall good working condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-05-22
