Early cast-iron ball-and-chain with shackle, 1800s. 5810 grams, 35" long chain, 5" in diameter ball. Rare early shackle with 18 pounder ball and hand-forged attachment to chain ending in a leg shackle, all with rust-brown age-toned patina and in good condition. Used with a padlock to restrain and immobilize prisoners and unruly slaves. With photo-certificate.
Estimate: $300-500