On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:01:41 -0600, spaco
wrote:

1220 is a pair of plow share tongs. They hold both ends of the share
at the same time. I have a pair that are almost identical. They make
the share (shear) much easier to hold under the power hammer when
sharpening.

Pete Stanaitis
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R.H. wrote:
One clue for this set, the patent date marked on the first object is
incorrect.


http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/



Rob
I didn't read the "what is it" messages until after the answers were
posted, but I still like my first thought: this is an actual PAIR of
pliers...

Dan R.