Several knowledgeable people have been given me a date of 1900-1920, so I think it should be relatively accurate.
In use, the chain can wrap under the arms without a problem. It is too short to use the legs in wrapping. I have now seen six or seven with almost exactly the same weights, so I think this was a standard form for the time.
I think the chains on many have been replaced, but mine appears to be original.
Josh
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