Lot 0303B

Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instuments

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Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instuments

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Description

Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instruments circa 17th - 18th century including a garrote with wooden handles and spliced rope and a tongue tearer retaining a brass Coward collection tag and listed as #136 in the The Royal Castle of Nuremberg catalogue (included). Both pieces with distinctive yellow catalogue numbers from the Nuremberg.
Note: these two objects are pictured in the preceding lot (painting by Jean Charlot).

Provenance: Museum Macabre, Honolulu.
Ex. The Royal Castle of Nuremberg Collection
Arne Coward (1920 - 1979) operated the Museum Macabre in Honolulu Hawaii from 1960 to his death in 1979. In addition to housing the largest private collection of authentic torture equipment it was well known as a source for fine oceanic art, oddities and antiquities.

Measures: 35 1/2" longest

Condition

Appropriate wear for age, both in working condition.

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Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instuments

Name: Group Of 2 Early European Torture Instuments
SKU: 140622097
Price: 1800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $1,500

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