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The Great Kolar’s Collection of Padlocks, Cuffs, and

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The Great Kolar’s Collection of Padlocks, Cuffs, and

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Kolar, Joseph. The Great Kolar’s Collection of Padlocks, Cuffs, and Other Items. Presented as found from a leather satchel owned by escape artist and magician Joseph Kolar, approximately 40 pieces, including padlocks, cabinet locks, belt loop locks, a Tower Leg Iron (stamped “Department of Justice"), Maltby trigger cuff, Racine Handy Mfg. clamp, mail-bag escape rod, two large (8" long) keys, and other items. Some pieces possibly gaffed or prepared for use in escape stunts, some locks and cuffs with attached keys. Sold together with two photos of Kolar in restraints, an early “Master Kolar/The Wizard" throw-out card, and a clipped piece of “Handcuff King" letterhead. Should be seen.

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The Great Kolar’s Collection of Padlocks, Cuffs, and

Name: The Great Kolar’s Collection of Padlocks, Cuffs, and
SKU: 57858358
Price: 800 USD
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