I've seen them but can't remember the exact usage. IIRC, it's used for removing corn ears from the stalk.
Guess that mysterious item
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Very close, I'll take it - Its a hand-held husker
Used to tighten the strings on a piano, harp, or other stringed instrument?
You're dead wrong
Is it a hand-crank of some kind?
Like a crank for a jewelry box or something??
It's for a box, but no amount of cranking will stir what's inside.
Is it a casket key?
We have a winner!
I really liked your clue, well worded.
I try to include a clue with my responses 
Guess that antique!
That is clearly an old iron with an antiquated steam adjustment system.
non-working medieval boat?
cigarette roller?
Finger re-sizer to ensure a lady's hands can fit in their gloves?
While I put together the next clue, may I ask if you know the purpose of the gears?
I may not be entirely correct, having never used one, but it appears that gear-like device it actually a "Pleating" system - If I'm far left field someone please correct me!
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