Anybody wanna guess?

[Barnyard]

What have I got here?

 

[tst]

looks like a firewood holder

 

[Barnyard]

looks like a firewood holder

it is onlty about 24" long.

 

[Eugene]

Tongs for picking up coals from a fire.

 

[Barnyard]

Eugene's answer sounded good so I had to google it. Sure enough, this is what I found.

 

[Scrivet]

Tongs for picking up coals from a fire.

Definitely not blacksmith use, hinge in the wrong place for any leverage.
I second ember tongs. Not exactly the same design at this site, but an explanation. Similar others when searched.
https://www.townsends.us/products/ember-tong-et278-p-1234

 

[Barnyard]

The only drawback is it would take both hands to use.

 

[Bill Hudson]

Just what you need to adjust the bonfire at the Bash. :lol:

Bill

 

[tinnerjohn]

My Dad would have told me it was something to make little boys ask questions! Or that it would be awful handy to have if you ever needed it. John

 

[Scrivet]

The only drawback is it would take both hands to use.

Try holding them like a pair of giant chopsticks.