Qu'est-ce que c'est?

This is not a guessing game.

I do not know what this is.

I found this nifty little tool at a local shop.

It was $6.

No tag. No identifying information.

Then at another shop, 15 minutes later, I found another pair.

With a tag saying: Pair of What-Is-It? and a price of $30.

So. What IS it? Well worn and obviously well used. Fill me in.

 

This is where I admit a poor understanding of my own local history. My heart keeps getting distracted with French history.

And for your peace of mind, I bought the $6 pair.

 

xoxo

 

Comments

[alex]

It looks a little like a cherry pitter – maybe it's for larger yet relatively soft stone fruits like plums?

[Ray]

I think this is an antique candle wick cutter...Have a look at this one on etsy and see what you think ....
https://www.etsy.com/listing/95438555/antique-brass-oil-lamp-candle-wick

Regards, Ray Garrod

[Colette]

Yes, it is a candle snuffer- we have a section here at one of our museums with all candle making tools etc... The one with cutter came out after your version...good find! Regards- Colette