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Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century
Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century - Curiosities Style Middle age Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century - Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century - Middle age
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Period :
17th century
Provenance :
Italy
Medium :
Iron, walnut
Dimensions :
l. 8.27 inch X H. 7.48 inch X P. 1.77 inch
Curiosities  - Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century 17th century - Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century Middle age - Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century
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Thumbscrew, Italy 15th century

Very effective torturing device, used to break thumbs and other fingers by tightening the screws. This type of thumbscrew was widely used in Europe to extract confessions from prisoners. Because of its size it was easy to transport and hence also used outside torture chambers. It was particularly popular in the late 16th and early 17th century during inquisition and other witch hunts. Italy ca 1600. Made of iron and walnut. Dimensions: 21x19x4,5cm

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