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Offline Plyerman

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Old guy, small tool question
« on: March 11, 2017, 05:35:45 PM »
Dzeigler3's thread reminded me of a little mystery plier tool of my own. It is only about 3-1/2" long, with a tiny hammer on the one side. There are no markings on it. I thought it was possibly for jewelers, but then why would a jeweler need the big screwdriver at the end of the handle?

Any other ideas about who this tool was intended for?

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Offline rustyfordgarage

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2017, 07:13:48 PM »
Tiny cobblers pliers?   Similar , maybe for the elves who fix shoes at night?  Or a pair of farriers pliers made by the smith for his young son?
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Offline EVILDR235

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2017, 07:56:12 PM »
For pulling little people's teeth ?

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Offline turnnut

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2017, 08:20:00 PM »
 that little bugger would have followed me home if I saw it.

 I could picture an old cobbler having that in his apron pocket for a quick repair on heels.

 he could start prying the heel off with it and also pull out the heel nails.

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2017, 08:25:54 PM »
Does look like a cobblers tool, could it be for a doll shoe maker or repair? or just a miniature tool to go with a jr cobbler set like this. It's cast iron could work with dolls but most likely for a kid to play a cobbler at home?
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Offline Yadda

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2017, 10:50:02 PM »
Your collection never fails to amaze Bob!   Neat find.  The screwdriver is oversized for the rest of the tool.  If it weren't so symmetrical, I would guess it was hand made.

My first guess is cobbler's tool, but it is also similar to upholstery tools....
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Offline amecks

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2017, 09:04:54 AM »
I posted this earlier in the blasting plier discussion.  On eBay Germany they are calling these "Sprengmeister" - demolition expert  - tools from WWI and WWII.   Mine is most likely post war era.
Your tool is essentially the same, but smaller and no hatchet.  Maybe yours is the real thing - a genuine war tool?

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2017, 10:12:10 AM »
 on Plyerman's tool, I was leaning towards the handle being for prying, as it looks like it is curved, using a bent
 screwdriver would not be comfortable.


 just an idea.

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Re: Old guy, small tool question
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2017, 08:30:24 AM »
I have not seen any in pliers form before, but I am going to cast my vote for cigar box hammer/tool, based mostly on the small size and tools on it.