PRISONER SHACKLES 18th century 4 - ODDITIES

Prisoner's irons from the 18th century, heavy ankle restraints with key, entirely in wrought iron.

The first ring closed around one of the prisoners' two ankles, by passing the chain through the long links, the second was then padlocked. Oddities collection

An example of the same type is exhibited at the maritime museum in Paris.

Good condition, works.

PERIOD : 18th century
SIZE : 43cm
SIZE : 17"

The prisoners' shackles, created in the 18th century from a raw and resistant metal, symbolized the rigor inherent in the justice of the time. Fashioned with meticulous precision from wrought iron, these containment devices were generally devoid of superfluous ornamentation, emphasizing their raw functionality. The thick links and massive handcuffs, forged from sturdy metal, gave these restraining tools unwavering strength. The rough surface of the raw metal evoked the harshness of life in detention, emphasizing the severity of the sentences imposed. The craftsmen of the time paid particular attention to the robustness of these restraints, recognizing that their primary objective was to deprive prisoners of their freedom in an inflexible manner.