Thanks Mike!
Yes, it is a nice example as far as 417s go; they seem to be harder to find in good original nick than the popular '50s upright models.
It does seem odd about that clip being on the underside of the bent end, if you know what I mean! They must have made two variations of bent ends to fit onto the standard double-stretch hoses?
I've always admired those pictures of yours showing a wide range of Hoover models together in the old house.
Stephen
