Curtain rod holder

A curtain rod holder for hanging a curtain, comprising:

• a base having opposed first and second surfaces, the second surface being adapted for mounting against a support surface;
• a first semi-cylindrical shell having axially-opposed first and second ends, the first end thereof being connected to the first surface of the base, the first semi-cylindrical shell having first and second diametrically opposed axially-extending edges;
• and
• a second semi-cylindrical shell having axially-opposed first and second ends, the first and second ends thereof being respectively aligned with the first and second ends of the first semi-cylindrical shell, the second semi-cylindrical shell having first and second diametrically opposed axially-extending edges, the first axially-extending edge of the first semi-cylindrical shell being pivotally secured to the first axially-extending edge of the second semi-cylindrical shell, wherein the second axially-extending edge of the first semi-cylindrical shell is releasably lockable with the second axially-extending edge of the second semi-cylindrical shell, whereby when the first and second semi-cylindrical shells are closed and locked with respect to one another, the first and second semi-cylindrical shells define a cylindrical retainer and support for an end portion of a curtain rod for hanging the curtain;
• and further comprising a cylindrical shell having axially opposed first and second ends, the first end thereof being secured to the first surface of the base, the first end of the first semi-cylindrical shell being secured to the second end of the cylindrical shell.