A pair of early colonial pruning shears......this item comes in absolutely uncleaned excavated condition which is very rare for iron unprofessionally handled  over generations.....PATINA is quite stunning to the collector community of wrought american iron.....to the serious enthusiast its a must have.....am starting to post my private collection.....emotionally difficult to release.......thanks for consideration....10 by 3 1/2 by 1 in ---14oz.