A device 10 for supporting and vertically adjusting the position of a
picture or other object after the device 10 is secured to a support
structure includes a first member 12 having an upper portion 14 that is
secured to a wall or similar support structure, and a lower portion
having a plurality of horizontally aligned and alternating ridges 42 and
parallel arcuate depressions 44 that are adjacent and perpendicular to
opposing vertical channels 22. The device further includes a second
member 26 that is slidably secured to the first member 12 via skate
members 28 inserted in the channels 22 of the first member 12. An annular
hanger member 36 is joined to a lower end 38 of the plate portion 34 to
removably receive a substantially "D" configured hanger 40 that supports
the object. A locking rod 46 is ultimately inserted between the first and
second members 12 and 26 such that the vertical position of the second
member 26 and the object secured thereto is maintained without inserting
fasteners through the second member 26 and into the support structure.