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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
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  
Status SOLD

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