lot 2 primitive old hog/pig hair bristle scrapers / butchering tools

Lot of two primitive old bristle scrapers from an old farm estate. They measure 3 7/8" across the steel and 4 1/2" across the handles. They have rust.

These tools were used in the fall at butchering time to scrap the bristles off of the hams and bacon cuts to the leave the hide in place to protect the meat in the curing brine and smokehouse.

The hair or bristles would be used for everything from paint and shaving brushes to stuffing upholstered furniture and mixing into wall plaster. As they used to say "use everything but the squeal".