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19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook
19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook

19th Century Bone Shoe Horn with Button Hook

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English bone shoe horn and button hook most likely for high button shoes in the Victorian period.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Metal

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This Antique Edwardian set of vanity tools - Shoe Horn & Button Hook - is a rare find and a fascinating piece of the early XX century history of England They feature sterling silv...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver

Antique English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver & Enamel Vanity Set
Antique English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver & Enamel Vanity Set

Antique English Edwardian Regency Sterling Silver & Enamel Vanity Set

By Charles S. Green & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Button hook handle tapering. Clothes brush tubular.

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1920s English Edwardian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Sterling Vanity Instruments, Set of 3
Art Nouveau Sterling Vanity Instruments, Set of 3

Art Nouveau Sterling Vanity Instruments, Set of 3

Located in Stamford, CT

Each piece features a female figurine. Tools include, button hook, shoe horn with brass horn and roller.

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box
Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box

Antique Vanity Shaving Dresser Box/ Travel Set Of 14 Pieces With Original Box

Located in Bernardsville, NJ

This set includes: 5 crystal pieces fitted with sterling silver tops 1 sterling silver shaving brush 8 pieces of various tools made of bone and metal including: - 2 pairs of scissors...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Button Hooks

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, GB

The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler, corkscrew, and...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver

Liberty & Co Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six Piece Dresser Set 1903 Sterling Silver
Liberty & Co Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six Piece Dresser Set 1903 Sterling Silver

Liberty & Co Turquoise Cymric Pattern Six Piece Dresser Set 1903 Sterling Silver

By Liberty & Co.

Located in New York, NY

The pieces are each marked and the number is 5184. The shoe horn, button hook and glove stretcher have turquoise cabochons on both sides.

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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925

Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925

Located in Incline Village, NV

The implements consist of the following: hair brush (9 5/8" long) large comb (8" long) hair "tidy" box (lid with the circular hole on top for loose hairs) (5 1/4" wide) jewelry...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Resin, Bakelite

Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration
Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration

Dr C.Dresser Style of, Aesthetic Movement Oak Hall Stand with Floral Decoration

By Christopher Dresser

Located in London, GB

Dresser style of, An Aesthetic Movement Gothic style oak hall stand with central arched mirror, flanked by open sides and six turned button ended coat hooks to the outer edges, with ...

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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Oak

Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary
Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary

Antique Renaissance Fleur De Lis Niello High Relief Gilt Engraved Reliquary

Located in Chicago, IL

Our more versatile ornament can otherwise be vertically pinned to fasten a button loop with its hook, or flipped upside-down as a horizontal brooch (whereby the vertical fleur-de-lis...

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Gilt Metal, Niello, Silver, Copper

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Liberty & Co Arts and Crafts Silver Handled Glove Stretchers & Button Hook, 1913
Liberty & Co Arts and Crafts Silver Handled Glove Stretchers & Button Hook, 1913

Liberty & Co Arts and Crafts Silver Handled Glove Stretchers & Button Hook, 1913

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co Arts & Crafts Silver handled glove stretchers and button hook, 1913 Beautifully designed hammered and celtic patterned silver with steel fittings.   

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Antique 18ct Gold Button Hook Fob Pendant Charm C1892 750 Purity Heavy 8.1g
Antique 18ct Gold Button Hook Fob Pendant Charm C1892 750 Purity Heavy 8.1g

Antique 18ct Gold Button Hook Fob Pendant Charm C1892 750 Purity Heavy 8.1g

Located in Camelford, GB

On offer is this gorgeous 18CT SOLID GOLD BUTTON HOOK FOB / PENDANT / CHATELAINE DETAILS Material: 18ct (750/000) Solid Rosey Yellow Gold with Steel hook Style: Highly detailed Vic...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, 18k Gold

INCREDIBLE, MONUMENTAL SHOEHORN by Shiebler Sterling Silver 1890
INCREDIBLE, MONUMENTAL SHOEHORN by Shiebler Sterling Silver 1890

INCREDIBLE, MONUMENTAL SHOEHORN by Shiebler Sterling Silver 1890

By George Shiebler

Located in New York, NY

The hammered silver shoe Horn with textured handle and applied tree to heel, button hook at opposite end of handle; applied monogram MCH.

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Early 1900s American Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Black Velvet Pigeon Chest Top
Edwardian Black Velvet Pigeon Chest Top

Edwardian Black Velvet Pigeon Chest Top

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian black velvet pigeon chest long sleeved top. Button and hook and eye closures along the front opening.

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1890s Antique Button Hooks

1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat
1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat

1912 Haute Couture Maison Doucet Velvet Coat

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative knots on the sleeve bands and at the base of the coat, which has a button closures. Hook closure at the waist. The coat is trimmed in purple fringe.

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20th Century French Edwardian Antique Button Hooks

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Shoe Horn and Button Hook with Monogram
Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Shoe Horn and Button Hook with Monogram

Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Shoe Horn and Button Hook with Monogram

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver show horn and button hook by Tiffany & Co, circa 1908-1909. Monogram appears to be HBY Simple and timeless thick handle design.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873
Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Victorian Antique 18-Carat Gold Sewing & Grooming / Vanity / Dressing Kit, 1873

Located in London, GB

The rest of the items have 18-carat gold Handles and include a stiletto, folding pen knife, and button hook. The set also includes an 18-carat gold needle case, ear scoop & tweezer c...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Gold

Sterling Chatelaine in Florentine Style with 5 Useful Items
Sterling Chatelaine in Florentine Style with 5 Useful Items

Sterling Chatelaine in Florentine Style with 5 Useful Items

Located in Gresham, OR

Includes a nail file or emery board holder, a button hook, a rosewater shaker bottle, a mechanical pencil, and a etui (lid is missing).

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Xiape Ladies Court Embroidered Waistcoat 5th Rank 19th Century
Antique Chinese Xiape Ladies Court Embroidered Waistcoat 5th Rank 19th Century

Antique Chinese Xiape Ladies Court Embroidered Waistcoat 5th Rank 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The black satin waistcoat with ties and button hooks with a blue silk lining and further decorative embroidery along the lower edge.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Satin

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840
Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840

Antique Sewing Needlework Set in fitted bound book, circa 1840

Located in Toronto, ON

The book opens to reveal compartmentalised Moroccan leather bound holders for various size needle storage packages within a separate leather divider, thread winder, scissors, thimble...

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Early 19th Century Antique Button Hooks

Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case With Fitted Interior
Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case With Fitted Interior

Quality George V Leather Travelling Vanity Case With Fitted Interior

Located in Ipswich, GB

The purple leather case has embossed gilt initials M.E.M to the lid, inside having purple watered silk interior containing a silver hallmarked hair brush, hand mirror, shoe horn, but...

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Early 20th Century Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver

RARE 19THC BLUE &WHITE TRAPUNTO APPLIQUE QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA
RARE 19THC BLUE &WHITE TRAPUNTO APPLIQUE QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA

RARE 19THC BLUE &WHITE TRAPUNTO APPLIQUE QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THE QUILT HAS REVERSE APPLIQUED HEARTS WITH BUTTON HOOK STICHERY SUROUNDING THE HEARTS WITH IN THE LARGE FLEURDELIS APPLIQUE,THE QUILT ALSO HAS FOLKY OVER GROWN MORNING GLORYS COMING...

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19th Century American Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Cotton

Cartier, Paris
Cartier, Paris

Cartier, Paris

By Cartier

Located in New Hope, PA

Included in this set is a shoe horn and a button hook. There is a clothes brush, a cased comb, and another small box as well.

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20th Century French Edwardian Antique Button Hooks

Antique English Vanity Box in Rosewood by Howell James & Co
Antique English Vanity Box in Rosewood by Howell James & Co

Antique English Vanity Box in Rosewood by Howell James & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

The jars surround a removable fitted tool pad containing mother of pearl handled vanity accessories including a nail file, button hook, pricker, two pairs of scissors, a corkscrew, t...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English Coromandel Nécessaire
English Coromandel Nécessaire

English Coromandel Nécessaire

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H 8.75 in W 14.25 in D 11.5 in

English Coromandel Nécessaire

Located in New Orleans, LA

The front of the nécessaire unfolds to reveal another compartment holding twenty-four additional tools, including a button hook, a corkscrew bottle opener, two pairs of scissors, a n...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Crystal

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique
0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

0.52Ct Diamond & Turquoise, 18k Yellow Gold Lorgnette/Watch Chain - Antique

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The same terminal is also fitted with a versatile French hook, which may be used as a button hook if the T-bar is to be displayed.

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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique Gold English Tassie Seal Loaded Charm Bracelet
Unique Gold English Tassie Seal Loaded Charm Bracelet

Unique Gold English Tassie Seal Loaded Charm Bracelet

Located in Cape May, NJ

There is a silver folding button hook. A silver 1913 silver 3 pence coin A gold toned horseshoe and a gold toned articulated catfish charm.

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1920s British Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Agate, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Gold-filled

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Adie & Lovekin Ltd 1907
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Adie & Lovekin Ltd 1907

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass Adie & Lovekin Ltd 1907

Located in London, GB

The varying items included babies’ rattles, bookmarks nurses’ buckles, peppers and salts, button hooks and pin cushions. There pin cushions were particularly unique, their speciality...

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Early 1900s Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century
Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The top one with a fitted blue velvet tray with manicure and other tools, to include a file, penknife, scissors, button hook, corkscrew, pen, etc, . The middle tray with shaped stora...

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1850s French Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case
19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case

19th Century Burr Walnut Lady's Vanity Travelling Case

Located in London, GB

There are also a mother-of-pearl mounted button hook, a nail file and two pairs of scissors.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Late 18th c. Blacksmith Made Wrought Iron Andirons
Late 18th c. Blacksmith Made Wrought Iron Andirons

Late 18th c. Blacksmith Made Wrought Iron Andirons

Located in Greenwich, CT

English 18th c. wrought iron blacksmith made andirons having a silhoutted simple vernacular design with button finials and original spit hook supports on shaped horseshoe feet.

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Victorian Sword Button Hook With Agate Handle
Victorian Sword Button Hook With Agate Handle

Victorian Sword Button Hook With Agate Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

Victorian era brass button hook in the form of an ornate sword with a polished agate handle.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Button Hooks

Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook
Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook

Antique 9K Rose Gold and Mother of Pearl Button Hook

Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB

An antique yellow gold and mother of pearl button hook, in 9 karat rose gold. The button hook is elegantly crafted in rose gold and mother of pearl, the warmth of both, complementi...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany Co Vintage Sterling Blue Guilloché Enamel Shoe Horn and Button Hook
Tiffany Co Vintage Sterling Blue Guilloché Enamel Shoe Horn and Button Hook

Tiffany Co Vintage Sterling Blue Guilloché Enamel Shoe Horn and Button Hook

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Design Consistency: Mirroring the shoe horn’s aesthetic, the button hook features the same blue guilloché enamel and sterling elements for a perfectly matched set.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set
Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set

Gorham Edwardian Gold Manicure Set

By Gorham

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 14K Yellow Gold Manicure set by Gorham, this excellent condition almost unused set includes scissors, cuticle tool, nail file and button hook. each piece measuring 4 1/4 t...

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1910s American Edwardian Antique Button Hooks

Materials

14k Gold

French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917
French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917

French Leather, Silver Mounted Gentleman's Traveling Case, Paris circa 1906-1917

Located in Highwood, IL

Contents include; cut crystal jars, with marked silver lids, glove-stretcher and button hook, leather pouches and compartments, silver covers stamped.

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Early 1900s French Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Leather

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case
Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

Antique RW&S Wallace Sterling Silver Art Deco Vainty Dresser Grooming Set & Case

By R. Wallace & Sons Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Includes mirror, brush, comb, scissors, file, button hook loop, buffing pad, shoe horn and purple velvet lined box case.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830
Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Rare 19th Century Sewing Compendium Etui in Form of Book, English, circa 1830

Located in Toronto, Ontario

The book opens to reveal compartmentalized Moroccan leather bound holders for various size needle storage packages within a separate leather divider, thread winder, scissors, thimble...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Button Hooks

Materials

Leather

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An assortment of antique button hooks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique button hooks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique button hooks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique button hooks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique button hooks are appealing in their simplicity, but Muller Fres Lunneville, Société Anonyme des Etablissements Leune and Tiffany & Co. produced popular antique button hooks that are worth a look.

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Prices for antique button hooks start at $125 and top out at $35,368 with the average selling for $1,804.