Strange tweezers?

[mojjax]

They are over 8 inches long . The little square ring slides to hold them closed . The look like they had a special purpose , but what ? any ideas?

mojjax

 

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[dg39]

Some type of early medical clamp? There are a multitude of types and variations to choose from.
DG

 

[wildrider]

Yeah I agree with the medical clamps.

Burt

 

[TreasureTales]

The closeup of the blades makes me think they look like scissors rather than tweezers. The blades are beveled like for slicing. Maybe for holding a mole or wart up off the surface of the skin for slicing off? Just a wild guess. LOL