Buttonhooks
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| Item reference |
2415 |
| Item description |
unlike most glove buttonhooks which are produced
from two stampings soldered together, this Sterling
silver example is cast in solid silver. The handle
is reminiscent of a pineapple from earlier times
when this fruit was valued highly. There are no
makers marks, just the lion passant denoting
Sterling quality. |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£18 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
ON HOLD |
| Item reference |
2416 |
| Item description |
It is rare to find any makers marks on the steel
shaft of a buttonhook other than STEEL or ENGLISH
MAKE STEEL but this example merits a fuller
description than usual. Geoffrey Tweedale's The
Sheffield Knife Book describes Thomas Nowill,
established in 1700 as a quintessential knife maker.
The earliest record of this business is in the books
of the Cutlers Company on 27th April 1700 when a
corporate mark the letter "D" and a star
was granted to Thomas Nowill, "Maker of Knives".
Thomas Nowill's great-grandson, Thomas II became
Master Cutler in 1788, an honorary title of great
prestige in this city of steel making and cutlery
manufacture. The range of Nowill's products was
wide, chiefly comprising all types of pen & pocket
knives, with all manner of hafting materials -
ebony, pearl, buffalo and other horn. These products
were usually sold to the firm's major customers -
merchants in Sheffield, Birmingham & London.
In 1825 Thomas Nowill retired and left the business
to his sons William & John. An 1828 Directory
has "William & John Nowill, manufacturers of silver
fruit and dessert knives, fancy pen & pocket knives,
also nail files, button hooks,
stilettos etc.
The second of Thomas's sons, John, set up
business in 1836 in Scotland Street, Sheffield,
maintaining the Nowill reputation and acquiring a
further trade mark in 1842, crossed keys,
and won a prize at the Great Exhibition in 1851.
An unbroken family history of manufacturing of
over 250 years is rare, if not unique in Sheffield
cutlers. If you do have a button hook with
crossed keys, star & "D" it is one to treasure.
This buttonhook has a sterling silver collar & ebony
handle and is hallmarked for Sheffield 1900. The
working of the steel bolster where the handle meets
the shaft is particularly fine & typical of Nowill's
work. |
| Dimensions |
11 & 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
   
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| GBP / USD |
£25 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2403 |
| Item description |
Victorian all-silver diabalo retractable glovehook
with chatelaine ring by Arthur Downing of Spencer
Street, Birmingham. Hallmarks rubbed |
| Dimensions |
1 and 7/8 inches closed |
| Condition |
good
mechanical action |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£14 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2399 |
| Item description |
silver & steel combination knife & buttonhook by
William Adams Ltd of Barr St Birmingham |
| Dimensions |
1 and 5/8 inches closed overall |
| Condition |
good
mechanical action of blades but missing the silver
cap at one end |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2387 |
| Item description |
a pair of miniature folding glovehooks, one in
enamel and the other 9ct gold |
| Dimensions |
each 1 and 3/4 inches overall open |
| Condition |
cosmetically slightly distressed with some loss of
enamel and the gold version dented one side but both
mechanically in good working order with strong
hinges |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£22 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2352 |
| Item description |
an antique brass etui multi-tool inset with
turquoise beads. One of the sliding tools is
missing, probably a knife blade. The propelling
pencil mechanism is working |
| Dimensions |
2 inches closed |
| Condition |
see
above |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2374 |
| Item description |
a fox paw handled buttonhook with silver collar
inscribed Sept 13th 1910. These buttonhooks were
generally souvenirs of a hunt and awarded to the
novice horseman or woman of the day. |
| Dimensions |
10 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
remarkably good original condition |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£25 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2345 |
| Item description |
chased silver foldover chatelaine glovehook by a
Birmingham maker whose mark I cannot decipher. It is
hallmarked for Birmingham C1900 |
| Dimensions |
2 inches open |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£18 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2327 |
| Item description |
it is difficult to picture how small & delicate this
glovehook is because the photos exaggerate the
scale. Suffice to say it is a rather unusual item,
the shank with chatelaine loop I believe is silver
(but no marks) and the handle is green agate. |
| Dimensions |
2 and 3/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£22 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2320 |
| Item description |
a brass chatelaine etui
comprising 4 tools, pencil, knife, pointy thing &
button hook. The finish has evidence that it was
probably originally lacquered black but little
remains as can be seen in the photos. |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/4 inches closed |
| Condition |
all tools slide in & out smoothly
and the propelling pencil works. Has a nice aged
look |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£27 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2373 |
| Item description |
silver handled boothook embossed with scrolls &
acanthus leaves, no discernable hallmarks |
| Dimensions |
12 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2318 |
| Item description |
enamelled brass chatelaine etui 2 pce glovehook and
pencil inset with turquoise glass cabochons. The
propelling pencil has lead and is working |
| Dimensions |
2 inches closed |
| Condition |
some
rubbing to the enamel, otherwise good |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£25 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
FOR SALE |
| Item reference |
2301 |
| Item description |
A boxed presentation set of Sterling silver handled
buttonhook, glove buttoner & glove stretchers by
Hilliard & Thomason, established in 1847 at Spencer
Street, Birmingham. The whole set, including case is
in virtually untouched condition and looks as though
the items have never been out of the case. The glove
buttoner is a very unusual design. Hallmarked H&T
Birmingham 1893 |
| Dimensions |
case 10 and 1/2 X 4 and 1/2 inches |
| Condition |
The
whole set, including case is in virtually untouched
condition and the steel shanks still retain the
original silver plating |
| Photos |
   
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| GBP / USD |
£85 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2407 |
| Item description |
4 silver handled chatelaine glovehooks with steel
shafts.All hallmarked except the hammered one |
| Dimensions |
longest 3 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£28 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2404 |
| Item description |
miniature enamel & steel folding glovehook. This is
the intermediate size, slightly larger & less common |
| Dimensions |
2 & 1/2 inches open |
| Condition |
good
original with strong hinge, what looks like damage
to the enamel is light reflection on the photo |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£18 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2390 |
| Item description |
miniature enamel & steel folding glovehook. This is
the intermediate size, slightly larger & less common |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches open |
| Condition |
good
original with strong hinge |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£18 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2392 |
| Item description |
silver handled glovehook indistinctly marked CS*FS
for Saunders & Shepherd of Bartletts Passage
Building, Holborn, London WC Hallmarked X for 1897 |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£8 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2389 |
| Item description |
all-silver chatelaine glovehook by Adie & Lovekin
hallmarked Birmingham 1904 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£7 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2388 |
| Item description |
a pair of silver handled glovehooks, one with arts &
crafts hammered finish and the other with "putti" in
the style of Reynolds Angels. Only the angels item
is hallmarked for J&R Griffin (angels) Chester 1904 |
| Dimensions |
larger of the two 3 inches overall |
| Condition |
both
good original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£9 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2376 |
| Item description |
an English silver handled boot buttonhook with
chased handle. There are no discernable hallmarks
but it is Sterling quality |
| Dimensions |
11 & 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£28 GB |
(How to buy) |
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2400 |
| Item description |
all-silver foldover fob glovehook with chatelaine
ring by James Alexander of Graham Street hallmarked
Birmingham 1893 |
| Dimensions |
just 1 inch closed |
| Condition |
good
original with strong hinge |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£16 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2414 |
| Item description |
classical art deco buttonhook in black & red enamel
on gilt brass. I would estimate it dates from the
1930's which is late for a buttonhook and "have
never seen the like before". |
| Dimensions |
7 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£30 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2413 |
| Item description |
silver handled buttonhook commemorating Queen
Victoria's Diamond Jubillee. It is by Adie & Lovekin
and bears the hallmark and date letter for 1896 |
| Dimensions |
7 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original with some oxidisation of the steel |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£30 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2411 |
| Item description |
this is the smallest of an Adie & Lovekin suite of
button/glovehooks. All-silver with chatelaine ring
hallmarked B1893 |
| Dimensions |
2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£8 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2384 |
| Item description |
a cut steel loop buttoner with chatelaine ring & one
of the more unusual materials used in the production
of glovehooks. Design difficult to make out but
could be a fish? |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2393 |
| Item description |
gilded steel STORK glovehook with registration Nr
153242 for the year 1890. Also marked on the reverse
Made in Germany |
| Dimensions |
4 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
loss of
gilt plate & some oxidisation of the steel |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£32 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2401 |
| Item description |
an all-silver Victorian loop buttoner with
chatelaine ring marked PATENT by Adie & Lovekin of
Regent St Birmingham. Hallmark rubbed but C1890 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£8 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2398 |
| Item description |
a pair of MoP and steel loop buttoners |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/4 inches |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£14 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2397 |
| Item description |
a silver handled glovehook with spiral twist by Adie
& Lovekin and a matching all-silver glovehook from
the same maker. Hallmarks indistinct |
| Dimensions |
larger one 3 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2396 |
| Item description |
a pair of silver handled glovehooks, one by William
Devenport of Spencer St Birmingham and the other by
Spurrier & Co of James St Birmingham. Hallmarked
1902 & 1912 |
| Dimensions |
longest 3 and 1/4 inches |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£9 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2386 |
| Item description |
all-silver chatelaine glovehook. Although the marks
are rubbed it is by Adie & Lovekin of Birmingham The
handle design is frequently in MoP but exceptionally
this is all silver |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
small
bruise on side of handle |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£10 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2385 |
| Item description |
sterling silver loop buttoner with chatelaine ring
marked STERLING 935 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£8 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2330 |
| Item description |
figural silver handled teddy bear by Spurier & Co of
James St, Birmingham. It bears the hallmark & date
letter for B1909. As is often the case with bears,
they are much loved and get a lot of use and this
certainly applies to this one! You can see from the
photos that it is quite distressed but complete and
intact, never-the-less. |
| Dimensions |
6 inches overall |
| Condition |
"rubbed
through on the nose and one knee. Ears & one paw
distorted but no splits |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£38 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2410 |
| Item description |
a trio of glovehooks in assorted materials, steel
advertising, nickel plate and wood with silver
embelishment |
| Dimensions |
the longest 3 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original with exception the wood handle which had a
split now repaired |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2409 |
| Item description |
a pair of all-silver glovehooks, the smallest by C
Brooks Ltd B1906 and the second one by J Coleman
B1901 |
| Dimensions |
smallest of the two 1 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£16 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2408 |
| Item description |
Chinese Export all-silver glovehook with bamboo
decoration. Marked with silver quality 90 |
| Dimensions |
5 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£32 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2406 |
| Item description |
micro mosaic & brass glovehook with chatelaine ring,
believed to have been made in Rome. Marked OG on
reverse |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
two
missing tesserae, otherwise good original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£45 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2405 |
| Item description |
miniature all-silver glovehook with finial in the
shape of the map of Tasmania. No hallmark but
stamped SILVER on the reverese |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
slight
rubbing of the word Tasmania |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£25 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2402 |
| Item description |
feather cut MoP and silver glovehook by Adie &
Lovekin of Regent Street Birmingham. Hallmarks
rubbed but C1900 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£11 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2395 |
| Item description |
a brass glovehook with multi-coloured enamel flag of
Canada |
| Dimensions |
4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£25 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2394 |
| Item description |
brass retractable buttonhook, very simple but
attractive |
| Dimensions |
3 inches closed overall |
| Condition |
good
original with good mechanical action |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£6 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2391 |
| Item description |
micro mosaic & brass glovehook with chatelaine ring,
believed to have been made in Rome |
| Dimensions |
3 and 5/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
missing
tesserae near where the handle meets the brass shank
as can be seen in the photo. |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£32 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2383 |
| Item description |
Chinese Export
Silver prunus blossom all-silver buttonhook fully
marked for Wang Hing, both the handle and shank are
in 90 grade silver. Unlike the majority of English
silver handled buttonhooks which are stamped in a
mould, this Chinese Export Silver example is
individually hand wrought, each part of the design
being created by chasing with small tools and the
background also chased with a "stipple" effect. The
gauge of silver is heavier than English pieces and
is not filled with resin to create extra weight.
Wang Hing was a maker/retailer of top level export
Chinese silver. The firms was patronised by
Tiffany's, Indian Maharajas, and other notables. It
had retail premises between 1875 and 1925 at
10 Queen's Road, Hong Kong. Another outlet was at 1
Sai Hing Street, Guangzhou. The firm enjoyed an
excellent reputation and was a supplier to Tiffany &
Co.
|
| Dimensions |
10 & 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
original condition - totally unworn |
| Photos |
    
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| GBP / USD |
£78 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2382 |
| Item description |
some collectors consider this the "holy grail" of
glove powderers. Made of tin plated metal which
could be steel or brass, it has a fabric diaphragm
to dispense the powder. |
| Dimensions |
2 and 5/8 inches diameter |
| Condition |
good
original with working diaphragm. Cover is very stiff
so have not tried to release it but powder is still
present |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£22 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2379 |
| Item description |
classic art nouveau silver handled pair buttonhook &
shoehorn by R Pringle & Son, established at 40
Clerkenwell Road, London in 1862 |
| Dimensions |
buttonhook 8 & 7/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
buttonhook good original but shoehorn handle
damaged on seam |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£22 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2353 |
| Item description |
a gold foldover glove buttonhook with chatelaine
ring tested at 18ct, unusual for this type of
glovehook which are generally 9ct. Weight is 5 grs
which equates to 18ct scrap value of £90 |
| Dimensions |
2 inches open, 1 and 3/16 inches closed |
| Condition |
good
strong spring hinge action |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£60 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2369 |
| Item description |
agate ball & claw glovehook with brass shank |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
tiny
mark on agate ball otherwise good original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£10 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2367 |
| Item description |
one of the more unusual glove buttonhooks you will
see. The material is bog-oak and it has been carved
into a husk, similar to a beech nut husk. Most
bog-oak examples come from Ireland, many carved with
shamrocks or harps. So does this originate in
Ireland? |
| Dimensions |
2 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£28 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2366 |
| Item description |
miniature ball agate chatelaine glovehook with brass
shank. Almost the contender for the smallest
buttonhook! |
| Dimensions |
1 and 7/16 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£14 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2365 |
| Item description |
base metal loop buttoner |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£4 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2364 |
| Item description |
Victorian silver handled glovehook by Levi & Salaman,
established at 18 Upper Hockley Street, Birmingham
in 1873. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1899 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 7/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£7 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2363 |
| Item description |
silver handled glovehook by William Devenport,
established at 36 Spencer Street, Birmingham in
1895. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
small
bruise on handle |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2362 |
| Item description |
a gilt metal retractable chatelaine glovehook marked
PERRY & Co LONDON |
| Dimensions |
2 inches closed |
| Condition |
mechanism stiff but works |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2361 |
| Item description |
silver handled glovehook by William Devenport,
established at 36 Spencer Street, Birmingham in
1895. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1902 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 5/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£6 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2360 |
| Item description |
all-silver chatelaine glovehook by Adie & Lovekin,
established at Regent Street, Birmingham in 1879.
It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1903. This is the
smallest of a design made by Adie & Lovekin in a
number of sizes including a large boothook |
| Dimensions |
1 and 7/8 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2359 |
| Item description |
all-silver chatelaine glovehook by Adie & Lovekin,
established at Regent Street, Birmingham in 1879.
It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1901 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2358 |
| Item description |
silver & MoP handled glovehook by Adie & Lovekin,
established at Regent Street, Birmingham in 1879.
It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1921 |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£14 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2357 |
| Item description |
a pair of MoP glovehook & buttoner, the glovehook
with silver collar. |
| Dimensions |
glovehook 2 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
inclusion in handle of loop buttoner, otherwise good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£8 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2356 |
| Item description |
engraved MoP & silver blade penkife type
glovehook by James Fenton of 74 Great Hampton
Street, Birmingham. It is hallmarked for Sheffield
1900 |
| Dimensions |
2 inches overall |
| Condition |
slight
discolouration to the MoP otherwise good original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2355 |
| Item description |
ivory enamel chatelaine etui with propelling pencil
and glovehook |
| Dimensions |
2 inches closed |
| Condition |
good
original, propelling pencil still has original lead |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£15 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2354 |
| Item description |
a bone handled sewing accessary/collar buttoner with
advertising for James Coxon & Co, Newcastle on Tyne |
| Dimensions |
1 and 5/8 inches |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£10 |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2350 |
| Item description |
good quality Victorian engraved silver penknife type
glovehook by James Alexander of 2 Graham St
Birmingham. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1897 |
| Dimensions |
1 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original with strong hinge to blade |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£15 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2349 |
| Item description |
Oriental chased "silver" buttonhook in all-silver
construction including shank. Typical of Asian
artisan handmade silver but silver % not known |
| Dimensions |
7 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£38 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2347 |
| Item description |
WW1 trench art washer handled buttonhook comprising
discs of copper, brass, steel and black plastic |
| Dimensions |
4 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
slight
pitting to handle as can be seen in the photos |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2344 |
| Item description |
vintage brass owl glovehook with glass eyes & agate
top hat. I have not seen this one for sale on the
Internet since 2003 so it is very rare. |
| Dimensions |
4 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original but with evidence of "straightening" of the
shank as can be seen in the pictures |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£65 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2340 |
| Item description |
a silver handled glove buttonhook by William
Devenport, hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 |
| Dimensions |
4 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£7 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2323 |
| Item description |
one of the best moss agate glovehooks I have seen
for a long time with beautiful multi-coloured
inclusions. The shank and collar are brass as is
usual |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/4 inches |
| Condition |
the
tiniest "nick" on the point of the handle, so small
I had trouble photographing it! |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£20 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2316 |
| Item description |
plated brass glovehook with eagle's talon grasping
an agate ball |
| Dimensions |
4 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£15 GB |
|
| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2311 |
| Item description |
a typical early English hand turned wood handled
buttonhook in walnut. Used with men's
jerkins etc |
| Dimensions |
5 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
| Photos |
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| GBP / USD |
£12 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
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