The Interrogation Chair

Interrogation chair

Also called the "Confession Chair" (in German: "Der Beichtstuhl" and also called "Der Jungfrauenschoß" or the "Hackersche Stuhl")

This device was a very important accessory for every torturer .
The  wooden or iron spikes inflicted heavy pain to the victim
 
 

Frequently the chair was built of  iron and could be heated up from the back side .
(Modern torture chairs are equipped with electrical current)
 
 

The Interrogation Chair as a part of a torture-chamber.
 

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