The 'come along' type of handcuffs were used typically when escorting a prisoner, say from jail cell to courtroom. These handcuffs have no key and relies on a fastening clip on the side of the larger of the two loops for the wrists. The small loop was intended for the prisoner's wrist, while the larger loop was to be fitted and controlled on the police officer's wrist.

This particular pair of handcuffs are manufactured in steel with a central 'hinge' mechanism that controls the opening and closing of both loops, once the clip is flicked open. Stamped to the large loop is 'The WLIS and Co, Warrington', with 'WRC 2' in the centre 'hinge/bracket'.

Handcuffs are in good, used condition: the steel is heavily patinaed, with only small parts of the original 'glossy' steel showing. Release clip and opening function appears to be in working order as far as can be assessed.

Measures 13cm from top of large loop, to edge of lower loop; large loop is 9.5cm wide (closed); small loop is 7.5cm wide (closed)