Leavenworth Prison Cast Iron Working Ball & Chain Leg Irons

Unlock the grit and heritage of the past with this high-quality 'Leavenworth Prison Cast Iron Working Ball & Chain Leg Irons'. Featuring a hand-applied antique finish and a substantial tactile weight, this piece is built with a focus on historical detail and rugged durability. Whether it's displayed as a centerpiece in a curated collection, used as a unique paperweight, or added to a themed room, it serves as a powerful connection to the industrial craftsmanship and institutional history of a bygone era.

United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, opened in 1903 as the first federal maximum-security prison. As a symbol of federal justice, its hardware was standardized and strictly inventoried. The heavy ball-and-chain and adjustable iron cuffs represented the weight of the law during the expansion of the federal penal system in the early 20th century.

• Dimensions: 28" Long
• Weight: 15.0 lbs (Approx.)
• Material: Cast Iron
• Finish: Hand-Antiqued and Distressed