It's stamped Crown made in England number1.
The little chuck tool holder on the front has a square drive with two grub screws to hold the likes of what I think would be a tap or reamer but not 100% sure. It has gears and appears to drive 1:1 in forward when the shaft is pushed in and in reverse when shaft pulled out. In the middle of being in or out is neutral. It's what makes me think lathe or mill driven tapping device.