Providence Tool Company Handcuffs / SOLD

Providence Tool Company Handcuffs - Inventory Number: MIS 139 / SOLD

Civil War vintage Darby style screw key handcuffs by Providence Tool Company. Made of iron with an even brown patina. The Providence Tool Company was the outgrowth of the business ventures of two brothers. In 1834, Joseph and Jeremiah Arnold began manufacturing nuts and washers in Pawtucket. When Joseph retired, Jeremiah joined William Field, named their business William Field & Co., and moved to Providence in 1846.  In April 1847 the name was changed to the Providence Tool Company. The company was successful in supplying machine parts and tools across the nation. During the Civil War they filled large contracts of Model 1861 Rifle-Muskets.

 Inventory Number: MIS 139 / SOLD