This is a vintage Chicago Grip line puller, used to tighten slack when setting cables.
Made by M Klein & Sons. I'm not sure what the pulling capacity is, there are some markings that are unreadable(see pics).
One of the jaws appears to be knurled, and the other has a slight concave radius.
USED condition, selling as is.
I've cleaned it up as best I can, but there's a slight residue I can't remove.
It appears to be working properly as designed.
See pictures for details and condition.
Ask any questions before purchasing.
Thanks for looking.