Proper name for these pliers

[ekegelmann]

What is the proper name of these? What years were they made. Reed co. Thanks....

 

[Cypherian]

I think they are for leather working of shoes and such this auction lists them as "Lasting pliers"

http://www.wrenchingnews.com/ervin-auction-2008/catalog.html

http://s222.photobucket.com/user/buswrench/media/ervin-2007/0795-802.jpg.html

0797. TIMMINS & SONS - 1 - WARRANTED STEEL HAMMLR - ENGLAND - - 6.75" shoe maker's lasting pliers or pincers. Scarce small size in Excellent condition.

0798. Lot of three leather lasting pliers or pincers:
(1.) W & C - 1 - WARRANTED - - 7". Scarce small size.
(2.) W & C - 3 - WARRANTED - - 8.25". Light markings.
(3.) Markings not readable - - 9.25" with stretcher claw on end. Hammer head is missing, some pitting.