| The whole object, with its legs apart. In this state, it is 2 feet 6¼ inches tall, and the ends of its legs are 1 foot 2 inches apart. |
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The upper part of it. The white plastic panel reads
"Crescent"
PRO. PAT. No. 80 456
This appears to relate to nothing recorded by the UK or US patent offices.
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| Detail of the head. The hook-shaped bit is 1¼ inches wide, and padded with (now frayed) leather inside and out. |
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In its other position, with its legs together. In this state its total
length is 2 feet 9½.
When its legs are together, its "elbow" b comes out. To get them apart again, you push on thr elbow. Turning the knob a operates the screw, gripping whatever it is that is held inside the hook. |