Lot 0280
Rare Oregon Boot Shackle Restraint
This auction ended on October 23, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0280 |
|---|---|
| Estimate | $2,000 - $3,000 |
| Opening bid | $1,000 |
| Auction | Session I: Fall Americana & Decorative Arts |
| Date | October 23, 2026 at 11:00 am ET |
| Auction house | Lewis & Grant Auctions |
| Location | Newport, Kentucky |
Description
Lot includes the infamous Oregon Boot shackle restraint invented by Warden J.C. Gardner in 1866 to curb escape from the Oregon Territorial Prison. Lot with note stating it was from the Idaho State