Q: I found this odd silver utensil in my parents’ silverware chest. It’s about 6 inches long. It has handles like scissors, but the blades are more like tongs with serrated edges and textured pads at the ends. The handles are embossed with wings. Can you tell me what this utensil was used for and what its value might be?
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