Description
Sterling Silver & Steel Button Hook Birmingham 1901
A genuine antique sterling silver and steel button hook, dating to the late Victorian period.
A beautifully decorative and highly collectible antique dressing accessory, featuring a floral style handle and classic curved hook.
- Item: Antique Sterling Silver & Steel Button Hook
- Maker: N/A
- Assay Office: Birmingham
- Year: 1901 (date letter b)
- Material: Sterling silver (.925) and Steel
- Design: Ornate repoussé handle with scrolling floral borders; tapered steel shaft with curved buttoning hook.
- Size: Approx. 19.6cm long
- Weight: 30.73 grams
This beautiful antique button hook has the handle crafted in solid sterling silver and the hook from smooth steel wiring.
Button hooks were traditionally used to fasten buttons on boots, gloves, and garments, making dressing quicker and easier—particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when buttoned footwear and gloves were everyday essentials.
This example is especially appealing for its richly worked handle, unusual motif, crisp detailing, and stunning giving the piece strong visual presence and period character. The handle features an amazing floral design.
An ideal piece for:
- Antique sewing & dressing-table collections
- Cabinet or curio display
- Period costume & accessories
- Thoughtful vintage gifts
In very good antique condition for its age.
Shows honest signs of use consistent with well over 100 years of age
May include light surface marks, small dents, or minor scratches
- Hook: straight
- Handle: light wear, rust and small dings
- Hallmarks: clear
Would benefit from a gentle clean if preferred, although many collectors value the original patina
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