Source: A. L. Crego : blizzardofjj: ancientorigins: Hand crushing…
Hand crushing machine used by the Catholic Church in the 15th century to punish those with “greedy hands.”
From French executioner Fernand Meyssoniers’ private historical torture device collection
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It’s made to look older than it actually is. Screw threads weren’t really a thing until the 19th century. So this contraption isn’t a medieval torture device.
Most outlandish torture things like iron maidens weren’t really used but were 19th century people making up medieval torture fantasy stuff.
Good point. I always assume that these contraptions are pieces of art, and not actual historical artifacts. But this one is not presented as such.