Arrester hook control lever – but from what type?

Saw this on ebay and couldn’t help wondering what it may have come from. Anyone recognise it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aircraft-Carrier-Arrestor-Tail-Hook-Control-WW2-Relic-Biplane-Spitfire-Mustang-/200806593435?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item2ec101739b

Rob