Saving Old Seagulls

I've found a seagull branded device that looks like the two handles on the top of a shooting stick that folds out to be the seat. It's made of cast ali, and appears to be a clamp of some sort. Any ideas what it is?

Cheers

Nigel

5/16 BSF

Cheers bloke

Nigel in NZ

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