2 brass plates with cogs in between. They are all connected and move together but one end moves more freely that the other. On the looser end, there is a metal device that moves a hand outside the plates. On the stiff end there is a cord connected…
Extendable wooden tripod in three parts; held together with leather strap with buckle; brass fittings; 'PATENT' engraved at top of each of three parts; accompanied by wooden fitting for top where camera attaches
Empty wooden box with metal handle, obviously designed for something specific as has wooden batons inside forming a shape. Possibly for storage of optical device