This uncommon device measure roughly 6 inches from the hinge forward on both the top and bottom, and about 4 1/4\" across. Made of pressed steel. Phillips & Buttorf (Tennessee)manufactured cast iron stoves and cookware from 1858 until the mid fifties. \"Handles lump coal to replenish fires, from the hod to the fire without risk of dropping as happens with tongs\" and to keep hands clean... Spring loaded to open automatically. Shows wear to the paint and stencil. Fits over your hand like a metal pot holder, with ridges for finger grips... Interesting design.

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