This set of tongs are used but in great working order. I am not sure what these were used for since I got them at an estate sale. I was told that they might have been used in a lab and the rounded part of the jaws was made to fit around the necks lab beakers. They are 9 1/2 in long and open up to 5 in. They could be used for a lot of different things. I offer speedy shipping and combined shipping with the purchase of more than one item. Please check out my eBay store for more great vintage items.