January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
Properly known as the "Gardner Shackle", this prisoner restraint was invented by Warden J. C. Gardner in 1866 to curb escape from the Oregon Territorial Prison. Nickel finish overcast iron with no visible markings, no key but it is in fine condition. Marked on the sole "Reaper". A scarce and brutal Old West item. Together the boot and ring stand 9 1/4".
Pictured: The Parker Lyon-Harrah's Pony Express Museum by Greg Martin, 1987, pages 65 & 182
Provenance: The Parker Lyon - Harrah's Pony Express Museum, Arcadia, CA. / Reno, NV.
Item Dimensions: 11" x 4 - 1/2" x 6 - 3/4".
