Anybody know what this is?

[Mom2Four]

I hate to ask so many questions, but I was passed down some things and I am definitely not versed any of this stuff and have no idea what it is or it's worth.

This is a cast iron tool of some sort I believe, it weighs 1.3 pounds.  It doesn't have any maker markings.  I can't find it on the internet or Ebay, maybe it has something to do with horse shoeing?  I am clueless.

[xaivyer]

im not  completely sure, but they look like a pair of tongs that might be used in a foundry or somthing of that nature. they could also be used for blacksmithing, but my guess would be a foundry. i used to use something similar to this in a forge i once worked in

[waywardangler]

It is a cattle leader. 

[sapphire]

OUCH!!

http://www.pro.rcip-chin.gc.ca/bd-dl/dvp-pvd-eng.jsp?emu=en.parksvd:/appli/item_d-eng.php&cat=4&class=D040&item=04-00122

[Mom2Four]

Thanks so much, the mystery is solved!!

[KC]

Could be great for ornery kids too!  Ha   Just Kidding!

Great Job warward.  You must have had some farm time in your life.  My grandparents had a farm and my uncle raises bucking bulls.  Don't you know those suckers hurt!!!

[jasonball]

my guess before reading the post would have been something for a blacksmith.

[talesofthesevenseas]

In my neck of the woods we use these to get husbands to come along peacefully into antique stores. 

[sapphire]

In my neck of the woods we use these to get husbands to come along peacefully into antique stores. 

Do they really work then?  And if so, where can I get them??? 

[waywardangler]

This is what the women are probably looking for and it is only $15.75 online!

[waywardangler]

Oh, I forgot to mention the old saying..."you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink" or something like that.   

Order yours here...http://www.enasco.com/product/C15052N

[cogar]

Now you all know where that ole saying "Lead you around by your nose" originated.

I once had one that only had two (2) rings instead of the handles ... iffen I'm remembering correctly.

[regularjoe2]

Oh, I forgot to mention the old saying..."you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink" or something like that.

The rest of the saying goes : "but you can make him thirsty !"

[talesofthesevenseas]

Read an article in a bride's magazine years ago telling girls not to be "bridezillas" to the people they were working with. The case in point was a baker who would paint a tiny gold ring through the nose of the groom on the top of his wedding cakes if the bride was a b**** to work with!!!

[loneoaktrader]

My guess is it was a Bull holder minus teh rope. Check out the link.
http://www.fmb.com.au/index1.html