what is this thing?

[Goes4ever]

found it today, I think it is brass, the wheat is for size reference

 

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[Kiros32]

Looks like on half of a scissor-like device, but not exactly sure what type.

 

[savant365]

Is that maybe half of an old eyelash trimmer??

 

[bradyboy]

i certainly agree with the scissor action of this item
maybe a type of candle snuffer?
Brady

 

[Broken knee]

It is one half of a candle snuffer.
Broken Knee

 

[Goes4ever]

alright, thanks for the info!

 

[GopherDaGold]

It is a section of an oil lamp snuffer/scissors