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Will & Finck Brass Sleeve Holdout. San Francisco, ca. 1880. Early Jacob’s Ladder-style brass sleeve holdout mounted on porcelain display hand. Two leather straps riveted to holdout. Marked “Will & Finck, S.F. CAL” on lever. Working. Excellent. The card return on this model was activated by a rubber band, not a spring, as found on later models. Will & Finck holdouts were reportedly favored by professional sharpers due to their compact construction, size and smooth operation.