Tools & Trades History Society

Older Queries

Nick White's Mystery Tool

Nick White acquired this mystery tool recently. Any ideas anyone?

PICT0002

It looks maybe agricultural ? or green woodworking ? i.e. springing something apart and then holding it there while performing a task. What task Nick knows not!
Note the marks on the sides of the wooden handles which appear to be accidental saw cuts.

PICT0001
The handles are wood approx. 17.5" long, the iron "stirrup" ends are about 3" between the points.

PICT0003