From the wear pattern on the lower 'tool' (for lack of a better word) they're used to get something, like lard, grease, or ice cream, out of something else, like a can or jar.

Whatever they contact, it's not a staining substance, as these have been used regularly for over 50 years, and are not particularly stained.

I did wonder if they were butter pats, Mr G., but as you suggested earlier they might be for getting butter out of a churn, I abandoned that idea.

Suggestion re-instated but probably still wrong. :)

Syrup stirrers? Syrup pot side scrapers?

Additional hint, they've been polished by use and the smaller one is much older than the bigger one and has been somewhat further shaped by use.

Dildos!

or maple syrup extractor thingy, or something to do with maple syrup or bob Newhart.

We have a winner! Of a different contest, but a winner none the less.

I like the Bob Newhart reference, but no.

I'm waiting for Glatt to make a guess then I'll tell you.

If it's not the kind to bust ass, or move a canoe, searching for wooden paddles is very frustrating.

Tater mashers?

Oven paddles, for taking luscious Vermont maple-based baked goods out of a Vermont general store oven.

Are they wax spreaders for luscious Vermont ass-waxing? In a general store.

:lol:

Tanks, needed a laugh!

:)

Beats me. I don't know.

Is it for scooping a pickle from a pickle jar? Looks awkward, but who knows?

They are obviously filthy, therefore nothing to do with food. Possibly used on asses as an attitude adjuster but that is an off label use.