PAIR OF IRON LEG SHACKLES.

18th century.  Each forged with a large eye terminal.  Iron cross bar made from the base piece of a spear with the socket flattened and folded.  The opposite end forged flat and pierced for attachment of a lock or chain.  These would prevent the captive from walking and were used on slave ships and in the markets to immobilize slaves.  15 1/2 width.  Minor rusting consistent with its age.  See Transatlantic Slavery, fig.90.

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