Some type of drug store tool?

[dg39]

Have not posted in some time, but I have a stumper here. A number of items were given to museum. This was in the lot. I will not say what the donor said it was. I have some doubt as to the label he put on it. What is your opinion? It is about eight inches long, to give you an idea of size. Cast iron. Four screw mountings. No other marks other than the <diamond M.>
Happy hunting!
dg39

 

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[PBK]

It's a cork press, used to soften &/or taper corks. Here's a fancy figural one...

 

[dg39]

Very good. Backs up my thought. You have not lost your edge.. Anyone have a value guess for his tax deduction?
Thanks
DG39

 

[PBK]

Any time, dg39...

 

[trikikiwi]

Cool item.
Another Great ID PBK

Very good. Backs up my thought. You have not lost your edge.. Anyone have a value guess for his tax deduction?
Thanks
DG39

They are asking $80 for this one
http://www.antiques-oronoco.com/products.php?id=176

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Great ID.