From within he extracted a dumb-bell, which he tossed down to its fellow in the corner.

Next he drew forth a pair of boots.

"American, as you perceive," he remarked, pointing to the toes.

Then he laid upon the table a long, deadly, sheathed knife.

Finally he unravelled a bundle of clothing, comprising a complete set of underclothes, socks, a gray tweed suit, and a short yellow overcoat.
"The clothes are commonplace," remarked Holmes, "save only the overcoat, which is full of suggestive touches." He held it tenderly towards the light.