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    Posted 8 years ago

    Tractor8N
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    Found these tongs in a box of antique farm tools - have searched internet for any information on them & can not find anything. They are approx. 17 inches long - they open up approx. 4-1/4". There are no identifying markings or numbers on them. Any help or suggestions as to where to find out what they were used for will be appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. antiquerose antiquerose, 8 years ago
      Fireplace or maybe antique Coal Tongs ???? as a Guess ??
    2. KWaterdown, 8 years ago
      Maybe some kind of small animal birthing tool??? Maybe a goat or sheep.
    3. himothra, 8 years ago
      Birthing tools looks right. I was thinking ice tongs (ice harvesting was big in my area) but the shape at both ends look right for veterinarian use.
    4. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 8 years ago
      If they are cast iron they are probably clinker grabbers. A blacksmith might have used them or even someone clearing a coal stove grate.

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