Thumbscrews, possibly used by Scottish Privy Council

This set of iron thumbscrews is thought to have been used by the Scottish Privy Council, possibly in the trials of the Covenanters in the 17th century.

Thumbikins

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Online ID:	000-100-001-348-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 18
Date:	17th century
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Dimensions:	71 mm H x 76 mm max W x 18 mm max D
What:	Thumbikin / thumbscrew
Subject:	Instruments, of torture (NMAS Classification)
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