Large iron thumbscrews

These unusually large iron thumbscrews were formerly used by the authorities in Montrose. They date from the 17th century.

Thumbscrews with a chain, padlock and key, formerly used by the authorities in Montrose, 17th century

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Online ID:	000-100-001-346-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MR 16
Date:	17th century
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Dimensions:	120 mm H x 105 mm W x 18 mm depth
What:	Thumbscrew
Subject:	Instruments, of torture (NMAS Classification)
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Where:	Scotland, Angus, Montrose
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