Historical information

This tool is most likely a pair of blacksmith’s tongs or farrier’s tongs, used for handling hot iron, horseshoes, or metal pieces in a forge.
The curved jaws suggest it may have been used for gripping horseshoes, rounded bars, or small cylindrical iron objects.
Blacksmiths and farriers used tongs like these to maneuver and shape heated metal while working at the anvil.
Tools of this design date back to 19th and early 20th centuries, though similar designs are still in use today in traditional blacksmithing.

Physical description

A long-handled iron tool with scissor-like pivoting arms.
The ends feature curved gripping jaws, which appear to be specifically shaped for holding cylindrical or rounded objects.
The tool is entirely metal, with round-section handles that extend in a straight line before joining at the central pivot point.
The metal shows signs of rust and oxidation, indicating age and prior heavy use.