Museum object · Weapons and Ammunition
Key for rigid speed handcuffs manufactured by Hiatt and Company
2000s
Birmingham, England, Europe
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
One (1) small nickel key for the locking mechanism of the rigid speed handcuffs, "Model 2103 Speedcuff," manufactured by Hiatt & Co. Ltd. (NMAAHC 2024.23.1.1). This is one of a two-key set and features an open ring base with a small straight end and straight front length with notched key.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2024.23.1.3
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