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Title |
SMCSO Smith & Wesson Handcuffs and Case, c. 1981-1986 |
Object Name |
Handcuff |
Description |
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Smith & Wesson handcuffs (A) and case (B), c. 1981-1986. Chain link cuffs (A) are made of steel, with both cuffs featuring a single strand of teeth. Black leather case (B) has brass-colored metal snap enclosure and two slots in the back to accommodate a belt. |
Date |
c. 1981-1986 |
Creator |
Smith & Wesson |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2012.006.025A-B |
Dimensions |
H-2.75 W-8.75 D-0.375 inches |
Dimension Details |
cuffs; 5 x 3.625 x 2.5 (leather case) |
Collection |
3D - Regulative & Protective Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"015160" (on base of cuff); "MADE IN U.S.A / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS." (at base of both cuffs); "SHERIFF'S OFFICE / SAN MATEO CO." (inside star, at base of both cuffs); TRADE / MARK / REG US. PAT. OFF." (at base of both cuffs); "PAT'S PENDING" (on both cuffs); "SWP" (scratched onto both cuffs); "EARL GINN CO. / BELMONT, CALIF." (back of leather case) |
Provenance |
This item belonged to donor's uncle, Gjon T. Pawson, who was a Deputy with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office from 1981-1986. |
Search Terms |
Earl Ginn Co. Law Enforcement Pawson, Gjon T. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office |
Subjects |
Handcuffs Sheriffs |
People |
Pawson, Gjon T. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of John Pawson |