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Houdini Bean Prison Handcuffs. Pair of regulation handcuffs owned by Houdini, and later his brother Hardeen. Patented Nov. 28, 1882. With key. Housed in a hardwood display case with engraved plaque and locking hasps. With a file of documents and LOA regarding the chain of ownership of the handcuffs.


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Date:
2014-08-23

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Bean Patrolman/Prison Handcuffs. American, late nineteenth century, bearing 1882/84/87 patent dates. Finely made nickel-plated handcuffs with contemporary key. From the collection of Prynce Wheeler, having Read more…


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A pair of Bean patrolman handcuffs owned by Harry Houdini. Cuffs are marked "T PAT'D NOV 28 82." Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Read more…


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Houdini, Harry. Die-Cut Paper Advertising Lock. For a performance at Keith’s Theatre. [Washington, D.C.]: World Printing Co., ca. 1906. Lock-shaped die-cut advertising novelty for a Read more…


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