Mystery pliers tool

[superzstuff]

Bought these at auction. Very ornate, only mark is "C H S" on handle. Any ideas?

[kxxr]

i'm going to guess another saw set tool variation. very fancy though. a beauty.

[Branson]

i'm going to guess another saw set tool variation. very fancy though. a beauty.

That's my impression, too.  Could we get more, and closer photos of the jaws?

[Papaw]

Yes, a very ornate saw set. Here are two similar on Worthpoint-
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-saw-set-setting-tool-european-163073915

One on Ebay Australia called Viper-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORNATE-VIPER-SAW-SET-ANTIQUE-SAW-SHARPENING-TOOL-/150623385623

[lzenglish]

One on Ebay Australia called Viper-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORNATE-VIPER-SAW-SET-ANTIQUE-SAW-SHARPENING-TOOL-/150623385623

Id say that Viper kind of seals the deal, as to what it is! Here is a good resource for collecting old saw sets, but I did not see yours in it. Welcome to the Site!
http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/

Wayne

[superzstuff]

Thanks guys, I should have guessed saw set. This was in a box of wooden marking gauges I bought.

[ron darner]

Follow Wayne's ("Izenglish" 's) link. Look at the European Plier Saw Sets to see this one, maker unknown.