編號 607197
Rack - early 18th century
編號 607197
Rack - early 18th century
No torture chamber would be complete without a rack, known by various names the world over: the Romans knew it as 'Equuleus' (foal); the French called it 'Banc de Torture', its Spanish name is 'Escalera' (ladder), Germany has its 'Streckbank' (stretching rack) or 'Schlimme Liesel' (frightened Liesel), Italians called it 'La Veglia', and its nickname in Britain was 'The Duke of Exeter's Daughter'.
Whatever its name, it was a frightful machine used to 'stretch' the definition of punishment no end during the inquisition.
Size:
Length: 313 cm
Width: 100 cm
Height: 80 cm (flat surface) and 127 cm at the wheel.
Due its size and weight, this item may only be picked up by arrangement from Echt (the Netherlands), or delivered to buyer after arranging payment of transportation.