Wierd pliers ?

[A Senefelder]

These look to be pick up tongs for square bar stock used for forging. I have several pairs in different sizes, some made in the last 10-15 years and a few antique sets all of which have been put to use. They can also be found shaped to handle different sizes of round bar stock. While a bit more ornate than the antique ones I use, they do appear to be for the very same function.