a rare silver handled novelty figural glove buttonhook in the form of a Kookaburra by Wilson & Sharp, established in 1889 at 139 Princess Street, Edinburgh. It is assayed for Birmingham 1913.  The Edinburgh address is  a retail Jeweller &  item likely made as a special commission with matching  glove hook Kangaroo ( see item ref 3624)

Item reference: 3623
Dimensions: 2 and 3/4 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £95 GB
Status: Sold

a rare silver handled novelty figural glove buttonhook in the form of a Kangaroo by Wilson & Sharp, established in 1889 at 139 Princess Street, Edinburgh. It is assayed for Birmingham 1913.  The Edinburgh address is  a retail Jeweller&  item likely made as a special commission with matching  glove hook Kookaburra ( see item ref 3623)

Item reference: 3624
Dimensions: 2 and 3/4 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £95 GB
Status: Sold

a combination silver gilt glove hook/ scissors combination inset with simulated ruby & sapphire  gem stones. The assay marks confirm  silver quality 800 grade from a continental maker believed to be of French origin

Item reference: 3625
Dimensions: 2 inches closed
Condition: good antique original with loss of gilt on scissors. Mechanically sound with strong hinges
Price: £65 GB
Status: Sold

a brass fireside novelty brass buttonhook inscribed GUERNSEY MILK MAID

Item reference: 4062
Dimensions: 6 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £15 GB
Status: Sold

a white metal bird claw glove buttonhook with agate ball terminal

Item reference: 4008
Dimensions: 4 and 1/2 inches overall
Condition: minor loss of plating on shaft
Sale Price: £10 GB £5 with free UK shipping
Status: Sold

an all-steel glove button hook in the form of a stork. It is stamped Made in Germany with design registration number 153242 dating it to 1890

Item reference: 4061
Dimensions: 4 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £28 GB
Status: Sold

a gilt brass glove button hook with ruby glass ball simulating the crown at the coronation of King Edward & Alexandra in 1902

Item reference: 4058
Dimensions: 4 and 1/2 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £28 GB
Status: Sold

a double sided silver handled bear by Crisford & Norris, established in 1896 at 118 Vyse Street, Birmingham. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1909

Item reference: 4024
Dimensions: 8 inches overall
Condition: the nose of the bear is rubbed through on both sides
Sale Price: £38 GB £25 with free UK shipping
Status: Sold

a silver handled figural button hook in the form of a sleeping heron  by Adie & Lovekin, established in 1879 at 23 Frederick Street, Birmingham. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906

Item reference: 4039
Dimensions: 7 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Sale Price: £75 GB 48 + Free UK Shipping
Status: Sold

a Victorian silver handled buttonhook in the form of a panther with gem stone eyes. The maker is known to be Adie & Lovekin established in 1879 at 23 Frederick Street, Birmingham. The assay mark shows only the Lion passant on the panthers protruding tongue denoting STERLING silver but the BHS has records of the full hallmark from 1879 to 1901.

Item reference: 4023
Dimensions: 6 and 3/4 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Sale Price: £55 GB 35
Status: Sold