………….For the new year I’ve decided to do a clean up of boxes that have been stored away on my third floor for years…..In one of the boxes I came across this curious object?….It belonged to my MIL, and came to my house when she moved in. I would guess it’s from the 40s or 50s… It looks like a scissor, but it doesn’t cut anything…..It has a “cup” and a hammer which operates when you open and close the handles……Obviously it was made to crush or crack open something….but what? I don’t think it was for nuts…..I’ve never seen anything like it…..My MIL had some really strange things for the kitchen!
I think it is a candle snuffer and wick trimmer.
Hello, I have a question about your “Veteran’s Day” blog post. Could you please provide contact information so I can reach out to you?
Louis, I’m no expert, but I believe these “scissors” are a candle snuffer and wick trimmer in one.