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Heavy fetters, 17th/18th century Made of wrought iron. Heavy leg irons connected with a robust chain of seven twisted links. Both shackles with lock clamps and covered and screwable key holes. One of the locks with associated key. Length 62 cm. historic, historical, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, 18th century, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT8P83K–Heavy fetters, 17th/18th century Made of wrought iron. Heavy leg irons connected with a robust chain of seven twisted links. Both shackles with lock clamps and covered and screwable key holes. One of the locks with associated key. Length 62 cm. historic, historical, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, 18th century, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

An Austrian thumbscrew, 2nd half of the 18th century Forged iron. Heavy, slightly curved vice jaws, each fitted with three rows of inset quadrangular studs. Decorative cutting on the sides. The threaded bars have slightly tapered nuts. It comes with the original adjustment key. Width 12.6 cm. Carefully crafted thumbscrew. It corresponds exactly in every detail, to the pattern from the Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana of 1768. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, objec, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT3FR2C–An Austrian thumbscrew, 2nd half of the 18th century Forged iron. Heavy, slightly curved vice jaws, each fitted with three rows of inset quadrangular studs. Decorative cutting on the sides. The threaded bars have slightly tapered nuts. It comes with the original adjustment key. Width 12.6 cm. Carefully crafted thumbscrew. It corresponds exactly in every detail, to the pattern from the Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana of 1768. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, objec, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A South German pillory column, 16th/17th century Wrought iron. Octagonal then round shaft pierced at the bottom and with a flat, cruciform-openwork terminal. With three heavy iron rings of various sizes. Height 73.5 cm. Cf. Hermann Historica, 23rd auction 1990, lot 560, with a very similar terminal. historic, historical, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT80AAN–A South German pillory column, 16th/17th century Wrought iron. Octagonal then round shaft pierced at the bottom and with a flat, cruciform-openwork terminal. With three heavy iron rings of various sizes. Height 73.5 cm. Cf. Hermann Historica, 23rd auction 1990, lot 560, with a very similar terminal. historic, historical, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, 17th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

An executioner's sword, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700 Broad blade with a blunt point. Large Turks head mark stamped on one side amid two crescent moons. Fire-gilded brass quillons and heavy pear pommel. Grip with copper wire winding and gilded ferrules. Length 104.5 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, ha, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT3C0A8–An executioner's sword, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700 Broad blade with a blunt point. Large Turks head mark stamped on one side amid two crescent moons. Fire-gilded brass quillons and heavy pear pommel. Grip with copper wire winding and gilded ferrules. Length 104.5 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, ha, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT3C09G–An executioner's sword, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700 Broad blade with a blunt point. Large Turks head mark stamped on one side amid two crescent moons. Fire-gilded brass quillons and heavy pear pommel. Grip with copper wire winding and gilded ferrules. Length 104.5 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, ha, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT3C09H–An executioner's sword, Southern Germany or Austria, circa 1700 Broad blade with a blunt point. Large Turks head mark stamped on one side amid two crescent moons. Fire-gilded brass quillons and heavy pear pommel. Grip with copper wire winding and gilded ferrules. Length 104.5 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, ha, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A German ball and chain, dated 1524 Ball of granite with engraved date '1524' and heavy, inset iron chain. Chain links with visible traces of wear. Weight 24.5 kg. historic, historical, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Stock Photo

RMBRCN24–A German ball and chain, dated 1524 Ball of granite with engraved date '1524' and heavy, inset iron chain. Chain links with visible traces of wear. Weight 24.5 kg. historic, historical, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

A German chain whip, 16th/17th century Three forged chains with variously shaped pendants attached to a rotatable eyelet on a sparingly cut iron nozzle. Turned wood shaft. Shaft length 56 cm, length of chains 42 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Stock Photo

RMBRCN77–A German chain whip, 16th/17th century Three forged chains with variously shaped pendants attached to a rotatable eyelet on a sparingly cut iron nozzle. Turned wood shaft. Shaft length 56 cm, length of chains 42 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

RMBRCN59–A German chain whip, 16th/17th century Three forged chains with variously shaped pendants attached to a rotatable eyelet on a sparingly cut iron nozzle. Turned wood shaft. Shaft length 56 cm, length of chains 42 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

A heavy ball and chain, Austrian, ca. 1600. The strong forged iron chain consisting of five links, attached iron shackle lock with sliding key, the large limestone ball roughly worked. Diameter of the ball 22 cm. Rare, early forensic or inquisition instrument, historic, historical,, 17th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP3C2–A heavy ball and chain, Austrian, ca. 1600. The strong forged iron chain consisting of five links, attached iron shackle lock with sliding key, the large limestone ball roughly worked. Diameter of the ball 22 cm. Rare, early forensic or inquisition instrument, historic, historical,, 17th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An German executioner's mask, 17th century Multiple coloured half mask of hammered sheet iron, the edge hemmed with strong linen thread. Attached hood of coarse, red linen with fastening bands sewn to the inside. Colour partially somewhat worn, small rust hole in the area of the nose tip. Height of mask 18 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, mask, masks, Stock Photo

RMBRCN7H–An German executioner's mask, 17th century Multiple coloured half mask of hammered sheet iron, the edge hemmed with strong linen thread. Attached hood of coarse, red linen with fastening bands sewn to the inside. Colour partially somewhat worn, small rust hole in the area of the nose tip. Height of mask 18 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, mask, masks,

RMBRCN7D–An German executioner's mask, 17th century Multiple coloured half mask of hammered sheet iron, the edge hemmed with strong linen thread. Attached hood of coarse, red linen with fastening bands sewn to the inside. Colour partially somewhat worn, small rust hole in the area of the nose tip. Height of mask 18 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, mask, masks,

A skull of an execution victim, Germany, 16th/17th century. Wrought iron cage consisting of six bars (one replaced), cotter-pinned to an iron baseplate. The bars joined at the crown with an attached suspension chain. Within the cage a female(?) skull showing clear sign of age. Height 22 cm. Devices like this were hung at execution places to deter delinquents. historic, historical,, people, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cu, Stock Photo

RMBR6R2T–A skull of an execution victim, Germany, 16th/17th century. Wrought iron cage consisting of six bars (one replaced), cotter-pinned to an iron baseplate. The bars joined at the crown with an attached suspension chain. Within the cage a female(?) skull showing clear sign of age. Height 22 cm. Devices like this were hung at execution places to deter delinquents. historic, historical,, people, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cu,

RMBR6RDB–A skull of an execution victim, Germany, 16th/17th century. Wrought iron cage consisting of six bars (one replaced), cotter-pinned to an iron baseplate. The bars joined at the crown with an attached suspension chain. Within the cage a female(?) skull showing clear sign of age. Height 22 cm. Devices like this were hung at execution places to deter delinquents. historic, historical,, people, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cu,

RMBR6RDM–A skull of an execution victim, Germany, 16th/17th century. Wrought iron cage consisting of six bars (one replaced), cotter-pinned to an iron baseplate. The bars joined at the crown with an attached suspension chain. Within the cage a female(?) skull showing clear sign of age. Height 22 cm. Devices like this were hung at execution places to deter delinquents. historic, historical,, people, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cu,

A German heavy ball and chain, 16th/17th century. Forged iron. Heavy, hinged neck ring with two loops for a padlock. The interior is fitted with four heavy quadrangular spikes. It is attached to a large iron ball by a heavy forged chain. Length 170 cm. Ball diameter 23 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG3J9–A German heavy ball and chain, 16th/17th century. Forged iron. Heavy, hinged neck ring with two loops for a padlock. The interior is fitted with four heavy quadrangular spikes. It is attached to a large iron ball by a heavy forged chain. Length 170 cm. Ball diameter 23 cm. historic, historical,, 17th century, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A hand crusher, Vienna(?), dated 1577. Wrought-iron construction, central threaded rod with detachable crank and moveable press. Twisted side bars with cubic finials. Dated on the hand support. Struck several times with the Vienna arsenal mark and ornated with sinuous lines and geometrical notch decorations. Signs of age. Width 48 cm, height 49 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Stock Photo

RMBR6P1E–A hand crusher, Vienna(?), dated 1577. Wrought-iron construction, central threaded rod with detachable crank and moveable press. Twisted side bars with cubic finials. Dated on the hand support. Struck several times with the Vienna arsenal mark and ornated with sinuous lines and geometrical notch decorations. Signs of age. Width 48 cm, height 49 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

RMBR6P1N–A hand crusher, Vienna(?), dated 1577. Wrought-iron construction, central threaded rod with detachable crank and moveable press. Twisted side bars with cubic finials. Dated on the hand support. Struck several times with the Vienna arsenal mark and ornated with sinuous lines and geometrical notch decorations. Signs of age. Width 48 cm, height 49 cm. historic, historical, 16th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

A German spike roller,16th/17th century. Wooden roller reinforced with iron straps,studded with several rows of quadrangular spikes(some of them missing). Turned baluster shaft(of later date?)with twisted iron mount stamped 'P' on the obverse. The wood of the roller cracked,the shaft with slight worming. Height 121 cm. Spiked torture devices were probably used to increase the pain of delinquents tied to the rack,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objec,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP94Y–A German spike roller,16th/17th century. Wooden roller reinforced with iron straps,studded with several rows of quadrangular spikes(some of them missing). Turned baluster shaft(of later date?)with twisted iron mount stamped 'P' on the obverse. The wood of the roller cracked,the shaft with slight worming. Height 121 cm. Spiked torture devices were probably used to increase the pain of delinquents tied to the rack,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objec,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMCYP8X4–A German spike roller,16th/17th century. Wooden roller reinforced with iron straps,studded with several rows of quadrangular spikes(some of them missing). Turned baluster shaft(of later date?)with twisted iron mount stamped 'P' on the obverse. The wood of the roller cracked,the shaft with slight worming. Height 121 cm. Spiked torture devices were probably used to increase the pain of delinquents tied to the rack,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objec,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German man restraint,17/18th century Heavy,forged stirrup with two spring-loaded,movable catching bars. Conical socket with two languets on the sides. Heavy,wooden shaft with an iron shoe. Length 157 cm. Rare restraining device for controlling prisoners at trial during torture and execution. The culprit's hands were normally chained,and with this device holding his neck,he could be moved about as desired.,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,s,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG6JN–A German man restraint,17/18th century Heavy,forged stirrup with two spring-loaded,movable catching bars. Conical socket with two languets on the sides. Heavy,wooden shaft with an iron shoe. Length 157 cm. Rare restraining device for controlling prisoners at trial during torture and execution. The culprit's hands were normally chained,and with this device holding his neck,he could be moved about as desired.,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,s,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An ossuary skull, South German, dated 1813 A female skull without the lower jaw. The name 'M. Span' and the year 1813 painted on the forehead. Laurel wreath painted in green on the sides of the skull. Traces of decay. Height 14.5 cm, historic, historical, 19th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, macabre, horrible, skulls, bone, bones, cranial bone, morbid, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYRCAA–An ossuary skull, South German, dated 1813 A female skull without the lower jaw. The name 'M. Span' and the year 1813 painted on the forehead. Laurel wreath painted in green on the sides of the skull. Traces of decay. Height 14.5 cm, historic, historical, 19th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, macabre, horrible, skulls, bone, bones, cranial bone, morbid, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMCYRCC0–An ossuary skull, South German, dated 1813 A female skull without the lower jaw. The name 'M. Span' and the year 1813 painted on the forehead. Laurel wreath painted in green on the sides of the skull. Traces of decay. Height 14.5 cm, historic, historical, people, 19th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, macabre, horrible, skulls, bone, bones, cranial bone, morbid, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German executioner's sword, ca. 1700 Broad blade, blunt point with three holes, the forte with fuller. Decorative etching at the base of the blade on both sides, portraying a gallows and wheel between scrolling flowers, the etching probably added in the 19th century. Blackened cross-guard with slightly conical, round quillons, the ends decorated with brass rosettes. Fish skin covered grip with Turk's head ferrules made of brass. Heavy, blackened pommel. Length 110 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of to, Stock Photo

RMBREFD5–A German executioner's sword, ca. 1700 Broad blade, blunt point with three holes, the forte with fuller. Decorative etching at the base of the blade on both sides, portraying a gallows and wheel between scrolling flowers, the etching probably added in the 19th century. Blackened cross-guard with slightly conical, round quillons, the ends decorated with brass rosettes. Fish skin covered grip with Turk's head ferrules made of brass. Heavy, blackened pommel. Length 110 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of to,

RMBREFAB–A German executioner's sword, ca. 1700 Broad blade, blunt point with three holes, the forte with fuller. Decorative etching at the base of the blade on both sides, portraying a gallows and wheel between scrolling flowers, the etching probably added in the 19th century. Blackened cross-guard with slightly conical, round quillons, the ends decorated with brass rosettes. Fish skin covered grip with Turk's head ferrules made of brass. Heavy, blackened pommel. Length 110 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of to,

RMBREFAH–A German executioner's sword, ca. 1700 Broad blade, blunt point with three holes, the forte with fuller. Decorative etching at the base of the blade on both sides, portraying a gallows and wheel between scrolling flowers, the etching probably added in the 19th century. Blackened cross-guard with slightly conical, round quillons, the ends decorated with brass rosettes. Fish skin covered grip with Turk's head ferrules made of brass. Heavy, blackened pommel. Length 110 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of to,

Hair shirt worn by a delinquent or a penitent,German,16th/17th century. Collarless,long-sleeved shirt of coarse linen cloth,slightly stained and worn to threads,small holes,the seams partially ripped. Length 116 cm. Such shirts were worn by delinquents on their way to and on the scaffold. The missing collar facilitated the executioner's blow,severing the head from the body,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut ou,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP8XC–Hair shirt worn by a delinquent or a penitent,German,16th/17th century. Collarless,long-sleeved shirt of coarse linen cloth,slightly stained and worn to threads,small holes,the seams partially ripped. Length 116 cm. Such shirts were worn by delinquents on their way to and on the scaffold. The missing collar facilitated the executioner's blow,severing the head from the body,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut ou,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German neck ring with bell,16th/17th century. Forged iron. Heavy,hinged neck ring with two loops for a padlock. The inside is fitted with four short,quadrangular spikes. Riveted,twisted bar with a large bell attached. Length 49 cm. Such bells were provided to increase the penalty for those condemned to forced labour. Cf. 'Justiz in alter Zeit',Rothenburg Kriminalmuseum,p. 455. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cu,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRFPX4–A German neck ring with bell,16th/17th century. Forged iron. Heavy,hinged neck ring with two loops for a padlock. The inside is fitted with four short,quadrangular spikes. Riveted,twisted bar with a large bell attached. Length 49 cm. Such bells were provided to increase the penalty for those condemned to forced labour. Cf. 'Justiz in alter Zeit',Rothenburg Kriminalmuseum,p. 455. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cu,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A neck ring with stone weights shaped like loaves of bread,16th/17th century. The 'bread loaves' of light limestone,connected to each other and to a hinged neck ring by wrought iron chain links. Size of the loaves varying between 11,11.5 and 28 cm. Bakers,who did not fulfil the city magistrate's requirements regarding the weight and quality of their goods,were sentenced to wear such chains in public,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,cl,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP924–A neck ring with stone weights shaped like loaves of bread,16th/17th century. The 'bread loaves' of light limestone,connected to each other and to a hinged neck ring by wrought iron chain links. Size of the loaves varying between 11,11.5 and 28 cm. Bakers,who did not fulfil the city magistrate's requirements regarding the weight and quality of their goods,were sentenced to wear such chains in public,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,cl,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German skull press,17th/18th century A slightly oval,forged iron headband. Hinged on the side,with a screw,staple,and slotted hasp on the opposite side with incised decoration. The inside of the headband is set with blunt riveted studs. Diameter ca. 20 cm. Gruesome torture implement used to compress the skull of the victim,inflicting severe pain. Its careless use often led to the death of the accused.,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,still,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG0M5–A German skull press,17th/18th century A slightly oval,forged iron headband. Hinged on the side,with a screw,staple,and slotted hasp on the opposite side with incised decoration. The inside of the headband is set with blunt riveted studs. Diameter ca. 20 cm. Gruesome torture implement used to compress the skull of the victim,inflicting severe pain. Its careless use often led to the death of the accused.,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,still,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

An impressive common eland hunting trophy,South West Africa,20th century. A taxidermically preserved head of a stately male eland('blue bull'). In extremely good condition. According to the consignor,the trophy was awarded the gold medal of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association. Length of the horns ca. 65 cm,total height ca. 150 cm. With two likewise preserved lower legs incl. hooves,length ca. 30 cm,historic,historical,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,c,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP64N–An impressive common eland hunting trophy,South West Africa,20th century. A taxidermically preserved head of a stately male eland('blue bull'). In extremely good condition. According to the consignor,the trophy was awarded the gold medal of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association. Length of the horns ca. 65 cm,total height ca. 150 cm. With two likewise preserved lower legs incl. hooves,length ca. 30 cm,historic,historical,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,c,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German mask of shame,17th/18th century. Carved wooden mask in the shape of a boar's head with inserted boar's teeth,the fangs made of stag horn,with attached flaring ears. The front and back piece connected at the crown by a wrought iron hinge and with a locking hook on the side. Dark,slightly worn paint. Length 48 cm,width 40 cm. Regarding material and design a rather unusual mask of shame,probably alluding to the delinquent's 'brutish' behaviour,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of t,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP8WB–A German mask of shame,17th/18th century. Carved wooden mask in the shape of a boar's head with inserted boar's teeth,the fangs made of stag horn,with attached flaring ears. The front and back piece connected at the crown by a wrought iron hinge and with a locking hook on the side. Dark,slightly worn paint. Length 48 cm,width 40 cm. Regarding material and design a rather unusual mask of shame,probably alluding to the delinquent's 'brutish' behaviour,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of t,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMCYP935–A German mask of shame,17th/18th century. Carved wooden mask in the shape of a boar's head with inserted boar's teeth,the fangs made of stag horn,with attached flaring ears. The front and back piece connected at the crown by a wrought iron hinge and with a locking hook on the side. Dark,slightly worn paint. Length 48 cm,width 40 cm. Regarding material and design a rather unusual mask of shame,probably alluding to the delinquent's 'brutish' behaviour,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of t,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMCYP8X1–A German mask of shame,17th/18th century. Carved wooden mask in the shape of a boar's head with inserted boar's teeth,the fangs made of stag horn,with attached flaring ears. The front and back piece connected at the crown by a wrought iron hinge and with a locking hook on the side. Dark,slightly worn paint. Length 48 cm,width 40 cm. Regarding material and design a rather unusual mask of shame,probably alluding to the delinquent's 'brutish' behaviour,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of t,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German executioner's sword,17th/20th century. Double-edged blade from the 17th Century with three holes at the point and cabalistic signs engraved on the obverse side. Later iron quillons,olive-shaped pommel,and spiral-grooved,leather-covered grip. Length 110.5 cm. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,hand weapon,hand weapons,melee weapon,melee weapons,handheld,blade,blades,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRFW37–A German executioner's sword,17th/20th century. Double-edged blade from the 17th Century with three holes at the point and cabalistic signs engraved on the obverse side. Later iron quillons,olive-shaped pommel,and spiral-grooved,leather-covered grip. Length 110.5 cm. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,hand weapon,hand weapons,melee weapon,melee weapons,handheld,blade,blades,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRG42T–A German executioner's sword,17th/20th century. Double-edged blade from the 17th Century with three holes at the point and cabalistic signs engraved on the obverse side. Later iron quillons,olive-shaped pommel,and spiral-grooved,leather-covered grip. Length 110.5 cm. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrustings,hand weapon,hand weapons,melee weapon,melee weapons,handheld,blade,blades,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German executioner's sword,circa 1700 Broad double-edged blade with a rounded point. Narrow fullers on the upper half,and a crescent moon mark stamped on both sides at the base of the blade. Brass quillons with chased decoration. Replacement leather grip cover. Faceted brass pommel,the upper half is fluted and has chased ornamentation. Length 112 cm.,historic,historical,18th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrusti,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRGFB7–A German executioner's sword,circa 1700 Broad double-edged blade with a rounded point. Narrow fullers on the upper half,and a crescent moon mark stamped on both sides at the base of the blade. Brass quillons with chased decoration. Replacement leather grip cover. Faceted brass pommel,the upper half is fluted and has chased ornamentation. Length 112 cm.,historic,historical,18th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrusti,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRGBYK–A German executioner's sword,circa 1700 Broad double-edged blade with a rounded point. Narrow fullers on the upper half,and a crescent moon mark stamped on both sides at the base of the blade. Brass quillons with chased decoration. Replacement leather grip cover. Faceted brass pommel,the upper half is fluted and has chased ornamentation. Length 112 cm.,historic,historical,18th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrusti,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRGBYH–A German executioner's sword,circa 1700 Broad double-edged blade with a rounded point. Narrow fullers on the upper half,and a crescent moon mark stamped on both sides at the base of the blade. Brass quillons with chased decoration. Replacement leather grip cover. Faceted brass pommel,the upper half is fluted and has chased ornamentation. Length 112 cm.,historic,historical,18th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,thrusting,thrusti,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head,16th/17th century. Forged iron. A mask made from riveted bar stock with pronounced teeth and ears attached by rivets. Two piece,hinged neckband. At the nape of the neck loops for a padlock. Length 40 cm. A mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head was placed on those pilloried for deeds of violence. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG3HW–A German mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head,16th/17th century. Forged iron. A mask made from riveted bar stock with pronounced teeth and ears attached by rivets. Two piece,hinged neckband. At the nape of the neck loops for a padlock. Length 40 cm. A mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head was placed on those pilloried for deeds of violence. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A rosary of shame,Southern German/Austrian,17th/18th century. Wood with reddish,slightly worn paint. Cross and seven 'pearls' connected by wrought iron chain links. Size of the cross: width 29 cm,height 40 cm. Overly negligent churchgoers were sentenced to wear a rosary of disgrace,sometimes over a period of a few days. Cf. Held,Inquisition,pp. 72 f. and Schild,Die Geschichte der Gerichtsbarkeit,fig. 528,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,s,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP91R–A rosary of shame,Southern German/Austrian,17th/18th century. Wood with reddish,slightly worn paint. Cross and seven 'pearls' connected by wrought iron chain links. Size of the cross: width 29 cm,height 40 cm. Overly negligent churchgoers were sentenced to wear a rosary of disgrace,sometimes over a period of a few days. Cf. Held,Inquisition,pp. 72 f. and Schild,Die Geschichte der Gerichtsbarkeit,fig. 528,historic,historical,,18th century,17th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,s,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRG3HK–A German mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head,16th/17th century. Forged iron. A mask made from riveted bar stock with pronounced teeth and ears attached by rivets. Two piece,hinged neckband. At the nape of the neck loops for a padlock. Length 40 cm. A mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head was placed on those pilloried for deeds of violence. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRFPX9–A German mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head,16th/17th century. Forged iron. A mask made from riveted bar stock with pronounced teeth and ears attached by rivets. Two piece,hinged neckband. At the nape of the neck loops for a padlock. Length 40 cm. A mask of disgrace in the shape of a wolf's head was placed on those pilloried for deeds of violence. historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument of torture,torture device,instruments of torture,torture devices,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,cut out,cut-out,cut-outs,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A man catcher, historicism in the style of the 16th/17th century, Iron, round ring with two spring-loaded catches and eight riveted spikes on the inside. The conical socket held by two clamps on a blackened, slightly bent wooden haft. Length 163.5 cm instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMTATXTW–A man catcher, historicism in the style of the 16th/17th century, Iron, round ring with two spring-loaded catches and eight riveted spikes on the inside. The conical socket held by two clamps on a blackened, slightly bent wooden haft. Length 163.5 cm instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMTATXTT–A man catcher, historicism in the style of the 16th/17th century, Iron, round ring with two spring-loaded catches and eight riveted spikes on the inside. The conical socket held by two clamps on a blackened, slightly bent wooden haft. Length 163.5 cm instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A German man catcher, 17th/18th century, Robust, wrought-iron shackle, with spikes protruding to the inside and two hinged, spring-loaded catches at the opening. Riveted, conical socket and plain, round wood staff. Length 210 cm. Rare device enabling to control prisoners at court, torture or before execution. This implement was attached to the neck of the handcuffed delinquent, who could thus be lead around as desired. instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMTB6N13–A German man catcher, 17th/18th century, Robust, wrought-iron shackle, with spikes protruding to the inside and two hinged, spring-loaded catches at the opening. Riveted, conical socket and plain, round wood staff. Length 210 cm. Rare device enabling to control prisoners at court, torture or before execution. This implement was attached to the neck of the handcuffed delinquent, who could thus be lead around as desired. instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMTB6N15–A German man catcher, 17th/18th century, Robust, wrought-iron shackle, with spikes protruding to the inside and two hinged, spring-loaded catches at the opening. Riveted, conical socket and plain, round wood staff. Length 210 cm. Rare device enabling to control prisoners at court, torture or before execution. This implement was attached to the neck of the handcuffed delinquent, who could thus be lead around as desired. instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

An executioner's sword, a collector's reproduction in the style of the 17th century, Sturdy, double-edged blade with a rounded point. Both sides of the base decorated with etchings of Justice and Mary with the Infant Jesus above a Latin inscription. The quillons and pommel made of iron, the leather-covered grip with cord underlays. Length 111 cm. instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMTB1HM8–An executioner's sword, a collector's reproduction in the style of the 17th century, Sturdy, double-edged blade with a rounded point. Both sides of the base decorated with etchings of Justice and Mary with the Infant Jesus above a Latin inscription. The quillons and pommel made of iron, the leather-covered grip with cord underlays. Length 111 cm. instrument of torture, torture device, instruments of torture, torture devices, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, historic, historical 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A large windlass for suspension torture, Southern Germany/Austria, 17th/18th century Softwood with iron bands. Vertical windlass with two pulleys. Horizontal base made of a rectangular beam with an inset iron pedestal. Vertical windlass, the lower half quadratic with large rectangular openings for the turning bars. The upper half is round set with crank pins for the heavy hemp rope. Two pulleys with forged iron bearings. Also a slightly conical stone weight of granite with an iron suspension ring. Height 210 cm. The suspension device is one of th, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT3FTBN–A large windlass for suspension torture, Southern Germany/Austria, 17th/18th century Softwood with iron bands. Vertical windlass with two pulleys. Horizontal base made of a rectangular beam with an inset iron pedestal. Vertical windlass, the lower half quadratic with large rectangular openings for the turning bars. The upper half is round set with crank pins for the heavy hemp rope. Two pulleys with forged iron bearings. Also a slightly conical stone weight of granite with an iron suspension ring. Height 210 cm. The suspension device is one of th, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT3FTBW–A large windlass for suspension torture, Southern Germany/Austria, 17th/18th century Softwood with iron bands. Vertical windlass with two pulleys. Horizontal base made of a rectangular beam with an inset iron pedestal. Vertical windlass, the lower half quadratic with large rectangular openings for the turning bars. The upper half is round set with crank pins for the heavy hemp rope. Two pulleys with forged iron bearings. Also a slightly conical stone weight of granite with an iron suspension ring. Height 210 cm. The suspension device is one of th, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A pair of torture shoes,German,16th/17th century,wrought iron overshoes made of several pieces of riveted sheet iron. The heel sections with four rings,through which laces or leather straps were threaded. Both bottom plates with five quadrangular spikes under the heels. Length 40 cm each. Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering. The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYP8Y0–A pair of torture shoes,German,16th/17th century,wrought iron overshoes made of several pieces of riveted sheet iron. The heel sections with four rings,through which laces or leather straps were threaded. Both bottom plates with five quadrangular spikes under the heels. Length 40 cm each. Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering. The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMCYP8XM–A pair of torture shoes,German,16th/17th century,wrought iron overshoes made of several pieces of riveted sheet iron. The heel sections with four rings,through which laces or leather straps were threaded. Both bottom plates with five quadrangular spikes under the heels. Length 40 cm each. Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering. The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain,historic,historical,,17th century,16th century,instrument ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, jougs, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYH–justice, torture, jougs, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, ruff, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDDRJBB–justice, torture, ruff, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, pillory, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFF6N0R–justice, torture, pillory, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, torture chair, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYR–justice, torture, torture chair, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, thumbscrew, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB1F1X–justice, torture, thumbscrew, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, Spanish cap, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFF6N0P–justice, torture, Spanish cap, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, wooden horse, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYP–justice, torture, wooden horse, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, Danish coat, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYY–justice, torture, Danish coat, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, tooth breaker, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYM–justice, torture, tooth breaker, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, tightened Spanish boot, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFFYKYD–justice, torture, tightened Spanish boot, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, Danish coat with Spanish cap, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFF6N0N–justice, torture, Danish coat with Spanish cap, wood engraving, circa 1912, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, rack, copper engraving, 'Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana', Vienna, 1769, from: Carl Faulmann, 'Im Reiche des Geistes', Vienna - Budapest - Leipzig, 1894, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo

RMFGR642–justice, torture, rack, copper engraving, 'Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana', Vienna, 1769, from: Carl Faulmann, 'Im Reiche des Geistes', Vienna - Budapest - Leipzig, 1894, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared

justice, torture, prisoner in stocks, woodcut, out of: Aesop translated by Heinrich Steinhöwel (1412 - 1482 / 1483), print: Johann Zainer, Ulm, circa 1475, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMDB87A8–justice, torture, prisoner in stocks, woodcut, out of: Aesop translated by Heinrich Steinhöwel (1412 - 1482 / 1483), print: Johann Zainer, Ulm, circa 1475, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

justice, torture, interrogation in the torture chamber, after miniature, from: Valerius Maximus, 'Factorum et dictorum memorabilium', 15th century, city library Wroclaw, wood engraving, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMFF6N0M–justice, torture, interrogation in the torture chamber, after miniature, from: Valerius Maximus, 'Factorum et dictorum memorabilium', 15th century, city library Wroclaw, wood engraving, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A pair of German torture shoes,16th/17th century.Forged iron.Overshoes,made from several pieces of riveted sheet iron.Each has four rings near the heel for fastening the shoe with lacings or leather straps.The bottom plates in each one have three holes with spring-loaded spikes.Length of each 35 cm.Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering.The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain.historic,historical,,17th century,16th centur,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG3J6–A pair of German torture shoes,16th/17th century.Forged iron.Overshoes,made from several pieces of riveted sheet iron.Each has four rings near the heel for fastening the shoe with lacings or leather straps.The bottom plates in each one have three holes with spring-loaded spikes.Length of each 35 cm.Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering.The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain.historic,historical,,17th century,16th centur,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRFPXB–A pair of German torture shoes,16th/17th century.Forged iron.Overshoes,made from several pieces of riveted sheet iron.Each has four rings near the heel for fastening the shoe with lacings or leather straps.The bottom plates in each one have three holes with spring-loaded spikes.Length of each 35 cm.Pilloried criminals were forced to wear such shoes to increase their suffering.The delinquent was forced to stand on tiptoe,as otherwise the spikes would penetrate the bottom of his feet,causing severe pain.historic,historical,,17th century,16th centur,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German executioner's saw, dated 1594 Coarsely serrated saw blade, the front engraved with a wheel and gallows, riveted wood grips on both sides, the handles with forged crown endings. Metal surfaces scarred and rusty, with signs of age. Length 120 cm. In the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the saw torture was a punishment applied especially to agitators and traitors. The delinquent was hung in an inverted position, before the saw was placed at the groin. Contemporary reports describe how the unfortunate victim sometimes remained fully , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT3FWP2–A German executioner's saw, dated 1594 Coarsely serrated saw blade, the front engraved with a wheel and gallows, riveted wood grips on both sides, the handles with forged crown endings. Metal surfaces scarred and rusty, with signs of age. Length 120 cm. In the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the saw torture was a punishment applied especially to agitators and traitors. The delinquent was hung in an inverted position, before the saw was placed at the groin. Contemporary reports describe how the unfortunate victim sometimes remained fully , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMBRCNBM–A German executioner's saw, dated 1594 Coarsely serrated saw blade, the front engraved with a wheel and gallows, riveted wood grips on both sides, the handles with forged crown endings. Metal surfaces scarred and rusty, with signs of age. Length 120 cm. In the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the saw torture was a punishment applied especially to agitators and traitors. The delinquent was hung in an inverted position, before the saw was placed at the groin. Contemporary reports describe how the unfortunate victim sometimes remained fully conscious until,

RMBRCNB3–A German executioner's saw, dated 1594 Coarsely serrated saw blade, the front engraved with a wheel and gallows, riveted wood grips on both sides, the handles with forged crown endings. Metal surfaces scarred and rusty, with signs of age. Length 120 cm. In the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the saw torture was a punishment applied especially to agitators and traitors. The delinquent was hung in an inverted position, before the saw was placed at the groin. Contemporary reports describe how the unfortunate victim sometimes remained fully conscious until,

RMBRCN95–A German executioner's saw, dated 1594 Coarsely serrated saw blade, the front engraved with a wheel and gallows, riveted wood grips on both sides, the handles with forged crown endings. Metal surfaces scarred and rusty, with signs of age. Length 120 cm. In the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, the saw torture was a punishment applied especially to agitators and traitors. The delinquent was hung in an inverted position, before the saw was placed at the groin. Contemporary reports describe how the unfortunate victim sometimes remained fully conscious until,

A heretic's fork, Spain or Spanish Netherlands, 17th century Iron shaft with a two-pronged fork on both ends. In the centre two loops with an an iron buckled leather collar. Metal surfaces rusty and partially pitted, with signs of age. Length of the fork 23 cm. The prongs of the fork pierced the skin under the chin and over the breastbone, causing pain and preventing a natural position of the head. A heretic was thus supposedly forced to look his judge in the eye. It is, however, more likely that this torture device was used to thoroughly demoralise the victim., Stock Photo

RMBRCNDG–A heretic's fork, Spain or Spanish Netherlands, 17th century Iron shaft with a two-pronged fork on both ends. In the centre two loops with an an iron buckled leather collar. Metal surfaces rusty and partially pitted, with signs of age. Length of the fork 23 cm. The prongs of the fork pierced the skin under the chin and over the breastbone, causing pain and preventing a natural position of the head. A heretic was thus supposedly forced to look his judge in the eye. It is, however, more likely that this torture device was used to thoroughly demoralise the victim.,

A German oath skull,16th - 17th century.Human skull missing the lower jaw.Dark patination with traces of use.The top of the skull shows two lines of engraved crosses surrounded by circumfences.Height 14 cm.The vehmic courts reached the height of their power in the 1st half of the 15th century,and in the growing uncertainty in justice took on more and more the character of strictly organised hidden bands of the 'wise men',who were bound by oath to their duty of complete secrecy.Although the vehmic courts never resorted to the use of torture,they spread,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRG3JG–A German oath skull,16th - 17th century.Human skull missing the lower jaw.Dark patination with traces of use.The top of the skull shows two lines of engraved crosses surrounded by circumfences.Height 14 cm.The vehmic courts reached the height of their power in the 1st half of the 15th century,and in the growing uncertainty in justice took on more and more the character of strictly organised hidden bands of the 'wise men',who were bound by oath to their duty of complete secrecy.Although the vehmic courts never resorted to the use of torture,they spread,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRG3JD–A German oath skull,16th - 17th century.Human skull missing the lower jaw.Dark patination with traces of use.The top of the skull shows two lines of engraved crosses surrounded by circumfences.Height 14 cm.The vehmic courts reached the height of their power in the 1st half of the 15th century,and in the growing uncertainty in justice took on more and more the character of strictly organised hidden bands of the 'wise men',who were bound by oath to their duty of complete secrecy.Although the vehmic courts never resorted to the use of torture,they spread,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRFPXG–A German oath skull,16th - 17th century.Human skull missing the lower jaw.Dark patination with traces of use.The top of the skull shows two lines of engraved crosses surrounded by circumfences.Height 14 cm.The vehmic courts reached the height of their power in the 1st half of the 15th century,and in the growing uncertainty in justice took on more and more the character of strictly organised hidden bands of the 'wise men',who were bound by oath to their duty of complete secrecy.Although the vehmic courts never resorted to the use of torture,they spread,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German torturer's pinchers,17th century. Forged iron. Large pinchers with long,angled arms. The jaws are shaped like a crocodile's head with long tearing teeth. Length 99 cm. From the Middle Ages into the 18th century,tearing the living bodies of the victims with sharp,or even glowing hot pinchers before execution increased the penalty for wrongdoers. The victims were severely injured,and sometimes even pieces of flesh were torn away. Cf. Wolfgang Schild,Die Geschichte der Gerichtsbarkeit,ill. 187. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of tor,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMBRFPWY–A German torturer's pinchers,17th century. Forged iron. Large pinchers with long,angled arms. The jaws are shaped like a crocodile's head with long tearing teeth. Length 99 cm. From the Middle Ages into the 18th century,tearing the living bodies of the victims with sharp,or even glowing hot pinchers before execution increased the penalty for wrongdoers. The victims were severely injured,and sometimes even pieces of flesh were torn away. Cf. Wolfgang Schild,Die Geschichte der Gerichtsbarkeit,ill. 187. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of tor,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

RMBRG3HD–A German torturer's pinchers,17th century. Forged iron. Large pinchers with long,angled arms. The jaws are shaped like a crocodile's head with long tearing teeth. Length 99 cm. From the Middle Ages into the 18th century,tearing the living bodies of the victims with sharp,or even glowing hot pinchers before execution increased the penalty for wrongdoers. The victims were severely injured,and sometimes even pieces of flesh were torn away. Cf. Wolfgang Schild,Die Geschichte der Gerichtsbarkeit,ill. 187. historic,historical,,17th century,instrument of tor,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

A German executioner's sword, circa 1600, with replaced hilt Broad, double-edged blade with rounded, blunt point. The base on the obverse side with floral decorative etching and depiction of Justitia with sword and scales. The short groove with epigram 'Lang ist die Pein an Rad und Strick drum weisz mir ruhig dein Genick' under the later engraved city coat of arms of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The reverse side with threefold struck king's head blacksmith mark of Johannes Wundes (Solingen, 1560 - 1610) as well as an etched depiction of gallows and wheel. T, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT8EEKN–A German executioner's sword, circa 1600, with replaced hilt Broad, double-edged blade with rounded, blunt point. The base on the obverse side with floral decorative etching and depiction of Justitia with sword and scales. The short groove with epigram 'Lang ist die Pein an Rad und Strick drum weisz mir ruhig dein Genick' under the later engraved city coat of arms of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The reverse side with threefold struck king's head blacksmith mark of Johannes Wundes (Solingen, 1560 - 1610) as well as an etched depiction of gallows and wheel. T, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT8EEKP–A German executioner's sword, circa 1600, with replaced hilt Broad, double-edged blade with rounded, blunt point. The base on the obverse side with floral decorative etching and depiction of Justitia with sword and scales. The short groove with epigram 'Lang ist die Pein an Rad und Strick drum weisz mir ruhig dein Genick' under the later engraved city coat of arms of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The reverse side with threefold struck king's head blacksmith mark of Johannes Wundes (Solingen, 1560 - 1610) as well as an etched depiction of gallows and wheel. T, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT8EEKW–A German executioner's sword, circa 1600, with replaced hilt Broad, double-edged blade with rounded, blunt point. The base on the obverse side with floral decorative etching and depiction of Justitia with sword and scales. The short groove with epigram 'Lang ist die Pein an Rad und Strick drum weisz mir ruhig dein Genick' under the later engraved city coat of arms of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The reverse side with threefold struck king's head blacksmith mark of Johannes Wundes (Solingen, 1560 - 1610) as well as an etched depiction of gallows and wheel. T, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT8EEKX–A German executioner's sword, circa 1600, with replaced hilt Broad, double-edged blade with rounded, blunt point. The base on the obverse side with floral decorative etching and depiction of Justitia with sword and scales. The short groove with epigram 'Lang ist die Pein an Rad und Strick drum weisz mir ruhig dein Genick' under the later engraved city coat of arms of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The reverse side with threefold struck king's head blacksmith mark of Johannes Wundes (Solingen, 1560 - 1610) as well as an etched depiction of gallows and wheel. T, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A brank, or mask of shame Horned helmet in the style of an armet with 'Schembart' visor, made for a collector and modelled after an original dating from the 16th century. Two-piece hammered skull with riveted, spirally twisted iron ram's horns. Hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, multiply pierced visor in the shape of a male face. Even, dark patina. Height 40 cm, width 37 cm. This elaborate piece was designed after an armet housed today in the Royal Armouries in Leeds. That helmet was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusen, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT83BRR–A brank, or mask of shame Horned helmet in the style of an armet with 'Schembart' visor, made for a collector and modelled after an original dating from the 16th century. Two-piece hammered skull with riveted, spirally twisted iron ram's horns. Hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, multiply pierced visor in the shape of a male face. Even, dark patina. Height 40 cm, width 37 cm. This elaborate piece was designed after an armet housed today in the Royal Armouries in Leeds. That helmet was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusen, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT83BRE–A brank, or mask of shame Horned helmet in the style of an armet with 'Schembart' visor, made for a collector and modelled after an original dating from the 16th century. Two-piece hammered skull with riveted, spirally twisted iron ram´s horns. Hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, multiply pierced visor in the shape of a male face. Even, dark patina. Height 40 cm, width 37 cm. This elaborate piece was designed after an armet housed today in the Royal Armouries in Leeds. That helmet was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusen, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT83BRK–A brank, or mask of shame Horned helmet in the style of an armet with 'Schembart' visor, made for a collector and modelled after an original dating from the 16th century. Two-piece hammered skull with riveted, spirally twisted iron ram´s horns. Hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, multiply pierced visor in the shape of a male face. Even, dark patina. Height 40 cm, width 37 cm. This elaborate piece was designed after an armet housed today in the Royal Armouries in Leeds. That helmet was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusen, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A mask of shame, or brank - collector's reproduction in the style of the 16th century Two-piece iron skull with riveted, spiral-shaped ram's horns. Laterally hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, geometrically pierced visor in the shape of a face. Somewhat corroded with dark patina. Height ca. 40 cm. This piece was modelled on an armet housed in the Royal Armouries in Leeds today. The famous 'horned helmet' was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusenhofer and was a present from Emperor Maximilian I to the English King Henry V, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT8H16M–A mask of shame, or brank - collector's reproduction in the style of the 16th century Two-piece iron skull with riveted, spiral-shaped ram's horns. Laterally hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, geometrically pierced visor in the shape of a face. Somewhat corroded with dark patina. Height ca. 40 cm. This piece was modelled on an armet housed in the Royal Armouries in Leeds today. The famous 'horned helmet' was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusenhofer and was a present from Emperor Maximilian I to the English King Henry V, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT8H183–A mask of shame, or brank - collector's reproduction in the style of the 16th century Two-piece iron skull with riveted, spiral-shaped ram's horns. Laterally hinged two-piece bevor. Hinged, geometrically pierced visor in the shape of a face. Somewhat corroded with dark patina. Height ca. 40 cm. This piece was modelled on an armet housed in the Royal Armouries in Leeds today. The famous 'horned helmet' was made between 1511 and 1514 by the Innsbruck armourer Konrad Seusenhofer and was a present from Emperor Maximilian I to the English King Henry V, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A mask of shame, Historism period in the style of the 16th century Large, elaborately hammered, iron mask in the shape of a devil's head. One-pieced hammered bowl with riveted devil horns and neck. Hinged, pivoted visor with stylised facial features and continuous, riveted hollow beads, securable by hasps and cotter pins. Pivoted chin with mouth opening, decorated also with a riveted hollow bead and secured with two hasps (one is missing). Height with horns 49 cm. Work with a lot of passion for detail, very decorative object. historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT3C0CR–A mask of shame, Historism period in the style of the 16th century Large, elaborately hammered, iron mask in the shape of a devil's head. One-pieced hammered bowl with riveted devil horns and neck. Hinged, pivoted visor with stylised facial features and continuous, riveted hollow beads, securable by hasps and cotter pins. Pivoted chin with mouth opening, decorated also with a riveted hollow bead and secured with two hasps (one is missing). Height with horns 49 cm. Work with a lot of passion for detail, very decorative object. historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

RMT3C0CE–A mask of shame, Historism period in the style of the 16th century Large, elaborately hammered, iron mask in the shape of a devil's head. One-pieced hammered bowl with riveted devil horns and neck. Hinged, pivoted visor with stylised facial features and continuous, riveted hollow beads, securable by hasps and cotter pins. Pivoted chin with mouth opening, decorated also with a riveted hollow bead and secured with two hasps (one is missing). Height with horns 49 cm. Work with a lot of passion for detail, very decorative object. historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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