Another what is it?

[NazNomad]

How about ''upholstery spring puller''?

Naah, I'm sticking with a medical retractor.

 

[RogerP]

Bear in mind this was found in a job lot of metal/wood working tools.

 

[NazNomad]

Bear in mind this was found in a job lot of metal/wood working tools.

Ah, we're a resourceful bunch, I have a couple of medical tools in my inventory.

 

[AndyT]

I checked in the book of Leatherworking tools and found nothing like it.

If nobody here comes up with a definite answer, you could email TATHS (the Tools and Trades History Society) and get them to ask their members etc - details here:

http://www.taths.org.uk/tools-trades/queries

 

[RogerP]

I'll do that Andy report back if I find anything out.

 

[Steve Maskery]

Could it be a thingy for catching a turkey by the neck, prior to wishing it a happy christmas?