Whazzit? not a curling iron?

[3jakes]

Was tossed in a bucket of mechanic's tools.
No markings.
One side is hinged which would accommodate holding a larger/smaller item.

 

[Bogie1632]

Just a guess but it looks like some sort of glass blowing tool.

V/R
Bogie

 

[wrenchguy]

Candle grabber.

 

[redragoon]

Looks like a tong for holding round stock.

 

[3jakes]

Looks like a tong for holding round stock.

If you mean for blacksmithing, I'm thinking they are too thin/lightweight.

 

[macgee]

For wire tinning?

 

[ttpete]

It could be a hair straightener for ladies. It probably had wooden handles. I suspect it was made for the black community many years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Beauty-Hair-Straightening-Irons/zgbs/beauty/11058261