micro mosaic & brass glovehook with chatelaine ring, believed to have been made in Rome. Marked OG on reverse

Item reference: 2406
Dimensions: 3 and 1/8 inches overall
Condition: two missing tesserae, otherwise good original
Price: £45 GB
Status: Sold

micro mosaic & brass glovehook with chatelaine ring, believed to have been made in Rome

Item reference: 2391
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.
Price: £32 GB
Status: Sold

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.

Item reference: 2383
Dimensions: 10 & 1/2 inches overall
Condition: original condition - totally unworn
Price: £78 GB
Status: Sold

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

Item reference: 2353
Dimensions: 2 inches open, 1 and 3/16 inches closed
Condition: good strong spring hinge action
Price: £60 GB
Status: Sold

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.

Item reference: 2344
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
Price: £65 GB
Status: Sold

an antique brass fireside buttonhook in the form of an eagle

Item reference: 3348
Dimensions: 6 and 3/4 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £18 GB
Status: Sold

an antique gilt brass novelty buttonhook in the form of a monkey.

Item reference: 3347
Dimensions: 4 inches overall
Condition: some loss of gilt otherwise good original
Price: £28 GB
Status: Sold

an antique brass fireside buttonhook in the form of Madame Pompadour

Item reference: 3346
Dimensions: 7 and 1/2 inches overall
Condition: good antique original
Price: £18 GB
Status: Sold

an Edwardian  silver handled buttonhook with Citrine stone finial by Adie & Lovekin, established in 1879 at 23 Frederick Street, Birmingham. It is hallmarked Birmingham but the date letter is rubbed.

Item reference: 3345
Dimensions: 9 and 3/4 inches overall
Condition: handle is worn with surface marks
Price: £15 GB
Status: Sold

a novelty American celluloid buttonhook in the form of a jockey

Item reference: 3344
Dimensions: 6 inches overall
Condition: good original
Price: £15 GB
Status: Sold