Old car jacks

[adje]

I have a couple of these old car jacks that my father found in a barn.  Anyone know anything about these???   Based on their construction, I know they are old, it is all pressed sheet metal and rivets. Very light weight compared to todays jacks!  Both are about 1 foot tall when retracted.  These are both screw type jacks and not really working properly. No identifying marks that I can see anywhere. Thanks!!   

[sapphire]

Don't know about the first one adje, but the second one I was using in the late 60's.  Was likely around for a bit, but like me merely vintage, not antique. 

[fancypants]

I'd say that these little items ( also known as 'Crapalinas' , 'Tippers' , 'Crushers' & 'Widow-makers' by mechanics during the 1950's & '60's) are from foreign passenger cars (non-U.S. , excepting possibly the Corvair) of a generally small stature .

These items also included a single-pinned 'folding/locking' rod/crank handle , with a 'spoon' shaped head that was inserted into the slotted receiver lug on the jack (AKA 'The Knuckle-cracker') .

They could be painted & used for display , if you'd care to ; possibly to be included in a Ralph Nader shrine .

[talesofthesevenseas]

A similar one came with my 1967 VW bug. Another Nader fav. LOL!