Buttonhooks
In addition to the buttonhooks listed for sale on this page, there are additional buttonhooks which are from the Anna Stilwell Collection.
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| Item reference |
2268 |
| Item description |
A typical Sheffield made buttonhook with handle that
has all the indications of being carved ivory - but
I am not sure! The material shows faint
discoloration which is also typical of ivory and
there is a silver plated ferule between the steel
shank and the handle |
| Dimensions |
8 and 3/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
small
chip on top of terminal otherwise good original |
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| GBP / USD |
£15 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2267 |
| Item description |
silver & guilloche enamel handle engine turned in
classic 1920's style. Maker is Henry Matthews of
Vittoria Street, Birmingham and hallmarked B1922 |
| Dimensions |
7 inches overall |
| Condition |
very
minor surface scratch otherwise good original |
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| GBP / USD |
£22 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2265 |
| Item description |
a novelty version of the ubiquitous advertising hook
which is a "puzzle" i.e. how do the two items come
apart? It looks quite simple but I can assure you it
is not! Something of a rarity in that one half is
stamped TIDY BETTY STOVE & GRATE POLISH, and the
other READ PEARSON'S WEEKLY. Give it to the
grandchildren to solve and it will give them hours
of pleasure!! |
| Dimensions |
each hook is just over 3 inches |
| Condition |
each part when
separated is identical with exception the
advertising slogan. I do not think Pearson's
Weekly would have been happy promoting Tidy
Betty polish and vice versa so the complete
article would not have originated as such.
However, the two
parts do fit together to complete the puzzle,
originate from the same date (circa) so it is a
bit of an enigma
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| GBP / USD |
£20 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2264 |
| Item description |
an unusual buttonhook with a machined steel quadrant
shaft & brass ferule. The handle appears to be made
from an organic material, possibly horn and is
semi-translucent. Has characteristics of a trench
art hook but made from totally different materials. |
| Dimensions |
7 and 1/4 inches overall |
| Condition |
some
oxidisation of the steel, otherwise good original |
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| GBP / USD |
£15 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2257 |
| Item description |
unusual hammered silver handled
loop buttoner with chatelaine ring, marked STERLING
935. |
| Dimensions |
2 and 1/2 inches overall |
| Condition |
Good original with exception some oxidisation of the steel shaft |
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| GBP / USD |
£9 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2252 |
| Item description |
I particularly like these rustic
shoehorn combinations, it is a steel buttonhook with
brass shoehorn with original old patina |
| Dimensions |
6 and 1/2 inches open |
| Condition |
Good
original |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2253 |
| Item description |
this most unusual extra long boot
buttonhook is of unknown origin. The handle is made
from an early form of plastic simulated to look like
ivory and is very realistic. Inset into the handle
is a silver coloured metal filigree design
incorporating flowers, leaves and a stylistic bird.
The manufacturing characteristics of the steel shank
are distinctly Sheffield so maybe it is from an
English maker. |
| Dimensions |
16 inches overall |
| Condition |
not in the best condition with a
couple of small losses of the filigree metal and a
crack at the end of the handle. It is,
never-the-less, a handsome piece |
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| GBP / USD |
£20 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2223 |
| Item description |
4 assorted steel advertising
buttonhooks, Tyler's, R & J Dick, etc. |
| Dimensions |
5 inches |
| Condition |
untouched |
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| GBP / USD |
£2 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2226 |
| Item description |
4 assorted steel advertising
buttonhooks, Wood Milne, Public Benefit etc. |
| Dimensions |
5 inches |
| Condition |
untouched |
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| GBP / USD |
£2 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2193 |
| Item description |
feather cut mother of pearl
handled glovehook with silver plated shank |
| Dimensions |
3 inches
overall |
| Condition |
good
original |
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| GBP / USD |
£4 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
| Item reference |
2195 |
| Item description |
silver bladed folding glovehook
with MoP scales by FH Sheffield 1902 |
| Dimensions |
3 and 1/2
inches open |
| Condition |
good
original |
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| GBP / USD |
£5 GB |
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| Status |
SOLD |
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