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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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Eddie Garland Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4207 Posts |
I bet you do.
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
German torture instrument auctions seem to crop up about every 50-70 years.
The surviving display copy of the Iron Maiden of Nuremberg was auctioned off around 1964 (along with other devices), and finally wound up in the Rothenburg Medieval Criminal Museum, where it may be viewed today. Some other auctioned-off Nuremberg devices are on display in the Chamber of Horrors of the Osborne-Smith Wax Museum (Brading, Isle of Wight, UK). While many of the German devices are legit, a great MANY torture devices are 19th century fakes, created by castle owners as 'tourist bait.' Yes, I'm a bit of a 'geek' on this subject (I collect Iron Maiden memorabilia [the device; not the band], including souvenirs from the Royal Castle of Nuremberg).
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Todd Robbins V.I.P. New York 2922 Posts |
Now that he is married, I was wondering what Penn Jillette was going to do with all those toys he had in his bedroom. Now I know. They are up for auction.
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Is that auction, or action?
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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BostonBlackie Regular user Chicago, IL 111 Posts |
Did anyone else notice the poster in the background at 1:14?
It looks like a guy catching a giant bullet.
It wasn't the brightest thing I've ever done in my life. Sadly though, it was far from the dumbest.
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MagiciennesUnlimited Regular user of the phrase 'Bite Me'. 197 Posts |
Those look like a whole lotta fun!
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Skeleton Veteran user Germany 318 Posts |
I would be interested in what they are asking for the lot and/or the single pieces, but so far the auction is not mentioned on their homepage: http://www.guernseys.com/
To infinity, and beyond!
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
I always wanted a "Skevington's Daughter," aka "Scavenger's daughter."
Sentimental reasons.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
I'm an old man and everything hurts. These torture instruments might actually make me feel better.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Steve_Mollett Inner circle Eh, so I've made 3006 Posts |
Quote:
On 2009-05-19 15:53, critter wrote: If all else fails, Fetters of London can sell you a repro.
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Hanging upside down can stretch many body parts.
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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thegreatnippulini Inner circle of Hell because I've made 2582 Posts |
Sometimes I would like to try out the rack for a 1/2 hour or so. I'm sure it would feel great if done properly. There are tourist trap "Torture Museums" all over Europe. They feature the real deal, not replicas. We checked one out in Amsterdam, and as a blacksmith I could only enjoy looking at all the hand forged craftsmanship put into those pieces. It's amazing how precise the smiths could get considering it was done almost a thousand years ago.
The Great Nippulini: body piercer, Guinness World Record holder, blacksmith and man with The World's Strongest Nipples! Does the WORLD care? We shall see...
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
Try an inversion machine, sometime.
“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus” -Mark Twain
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
I used to have a set of thumbscrews. They were horrible.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
MagicJared Regular user 120 Posts |
Several million Dollars? *** it! I want all of those.
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