Vise? Shank Holder?

[admin]

A friend has just acquired this device. French hallmarks and about 8 1/2 inches in length, the prongs are about an inch apart and the depth of the mechanism is about 1/4 inch. It has a resemblance to the Scandinavian sugar cube/olive graspers, but does not have a spring mechanism. The collar on the shaft has an internal thread which loosens/tightens the yoke below the prongs, something like a vise or wrench. A bottle cap lifter is a possibility, but it seems a bit overengineered for that. Any ideas?

Tom


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[2209patrick]

Hello Tom.

Just a wild guess here.
Maybe a sealing wax holder?

Pat.
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[SilverDoctor]

Might it be an opera glass handle?
SilverDoctor
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[admin]

Hi SD,
I think you might be on to something, I'll ask its owner to give it a try.
Tom
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