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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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye

Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye

Located in Studio City, CA

An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in the...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

5-Piece American Art Deco Silver Brush and Mirror Dressing Set
5-Piece American Art Deco Silver Brush and Mirror Dressing Set

5-Piece American Art Deco Silver Brush and Mirror Dressing Set

Located in Queens, NY

(Set includes: mirror, 2 brushes, button hook, and nail buffer). (PRICED AS SET)

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20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Mirror

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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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 13-Piece Vanity Set
Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 13-Piece Vanity Set

Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 13-Piece Vanity Set

$3,500 / set

H 1.25 in W 5.5 in D 10.5 in

Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 13-Piece Vanity Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Cincinnati, OH

The 33g nail file is 6.75" in length, bearing number 18108G. The 30g button hook is 6.25" in length, bearing number 10910G.

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Gentleman’s Silver and Silver-Plated Grooming and Vanity Set, 20th Century
Gentleman’s Silver and Silver-Plated Grooming and Vanity Set, 20th Century

Gentleman’s Silver and Silver-Plated Grooming and Vanity Set, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The set includes: A clothes or hat brush with natural bristles A long grooming or military-style brush A pair of silver-plated tongs or glove stretchers A button hook A small manicu...

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20th Century Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Cordis by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser Set 13-Piece Vintage
Cordis by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser Set 13-Piece Vintage

Cordis by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser Set 13-Piece Vintage

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set include 1 - Mirror: Measures 5 1/2" x 7 5/8". 1 - Hairbrush (with handle): Measures 3" x 9". 1 - Powder jar: Marked #7970-3567, measures 3 3/8" x 3 1/4" in diameter...

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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

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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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Resin, Bakelite

Wooden coat rack, France, 1940
Wooden coat rack, France, 1940

Wooden coat rack, France, 1940

$531

H 2.76 in W 24.81 in D 5.12 in

Wooden coat rack, France, 1940

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Antique wall-mounted coat rack in solid wood, featuring five rounded, button-shaped hooks. Its simple and robust design, typical of the 1940s, highlights the natural beauty of the wo...

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

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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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

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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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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

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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Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Superb Art Deco Dressing Case
Superb Art Deco Dressing Case

Superb Art Deco Dressing Case

Located in New York, NY

Contents include a hand mirror, two clothes brushes, five glass canisters, two scent bottles, a hair brush, comb, shoe horn, button hook and a small suede jewelry box. Complete with...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Serving Pieces

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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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Satin

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 Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Silver

Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter
Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter

Embossed Silver and Cut Crystal Decanter

By Matthew John Jessop

Located in New York, NY

Jessop (1894-1910) was also known for making boxes, button hooks, card cases, creamers, cups, frames, spoons and match strikes (vestas).

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20th Century English Edwardian Barware

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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Antique 19th Century American Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Cotton

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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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal

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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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

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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Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes

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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Antique 1860s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Ormolu

Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wall Mount Coat Rack
Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wall Mount Coat Rack

Ate van Apeldoorn Pine Slat Wall Mount Coat Rack

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ate van Apeldoorn pine slatt wall mount coat rack with carved button knob hooks. In impressive overall condition with light refinishing.

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Mid Century Blue Glass and Chrome Vanity Button Hooks C1960s
French Mid Century Blue Glass and Chrome Vanity Button Hooks C1960s

French Mid Century Blue Glass and Chrome Vanity Button Hooks C1960s

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming French vanity button hooks in chrome with blue-faceted glass and daisy flower detailing.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Fixtures

Materials

Chrome

Dolphin by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Vanity Set of Six Pieces
Dolphin by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Vanity Set of Six Pieces

Dolphin by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Vanity Set of Six Pieces

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Comb (with faux tortoise teeth): Measures 7 1/2" long. Button hook: Measures 7". File: Measures 7". 

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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Antique Early 1900s French Trunks and Luggage

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 Sterling Silver

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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Antique Early 19th Century English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century French Mannequin Legs
Early 20th Century French Mannequin Legs

Early 20th Century French Mannequin Legs

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H 12 in W 3 in D 6.5 in

Early 20th Century French Mannequin Legs

Located in London, GB

In the form of Classic Victorian ladies’ knee length boots with button hooks. Both boots are made by hand from section wood and hand painted.

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Vintage 1910s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

5 Pc Antique Art Nouveau Foster & Bros F&B Sterling Silver Vanity Grooming Set
5 Pc Antique Art Nouveau Foster & Bros F&B Sterling Silver Vanity Grooming Set

5 Pc Antique Art Nouveau Foster & Bros F&B Sterling Silver Vanity Grooming Set

By Foster Brothers

Located in Dayton, OH

Set includes a shoe horn, nail file, button hook, corn knife, and cuticle pusher. “Providence, RI - Founded in 1873 as White & Foster.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian, Boot Jack With Boot Pulls
Victorian, Boot Jack With Boot Pulls

Victorian, Boot Jack With Boot Pulls

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H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in

Victorian, Boot Jack With Boot Pulls

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Each boot pull has a folding sprung handle and one is fitted with a button hook the other a lace threader (hole punch).

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20th Century English Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Mahogany

Space Age Vintage Six Brass Coat Hooks circa 1970 Italy
Space Age Vintage Six Brass Coat Hooks circa 1970 Italy

Space Age Vintage Six Brass Coat Hooks circa 1970 Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

These coat hooks are signed with MC Italy. The amazing shape from these hooks features a large hook for hanging coats and jackets and a small button.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case

Located in Portland, OR

The interior is fitted with the following; Knife & nail file Sewing hook Nail Scissors Awl Button/boot hook Engraved propelling pencil Penknife Sewing scissors Thimble Sewing needle ...

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Georg Jensen Button Hook No. 172 in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Button Hook No. 172 in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Button Hook No. 172 in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Button Hook No. 172 in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel. 17.7 cm L.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco English Shagreen Hand Mirror & Comb Vanity Set
Art Deco English Shagreen Hand Mirror & Comb Vanity Set

Art Deco English Shagreen Hand Mirror & Comb Vanity Set

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful all original set is comprised of real shagreen and consits of a hand mirror, comb, and button hook. The mirror and hook have an inlaid monogram of CMR with bakelite.

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Vintage 1930s English Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Victorian Silver Chatelaine with 5 Attachments, William Comyns, London Assay
Victorian Silver Chatelaine with 5 Attachments, William Comyns, London Assay

Victorian Silver Chatelaine with 5 Attachments, William Comyns, London Assay

By William Comyns

Located in London, GB

Victorian silver chatelaine with 5 attachments, 1889, William Comyns, London Assay Very comprehensive chatelaine with, a spring loaded silver notebook and pencil, silver pin cushio...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
Mother Of Pearl Necessaire

Mother Of Pearl Necessaire

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H 4 in W 2.5 in D 1.75 in

Mother Of Pearl Necessaire

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Beautiful engraved Mother of Pearl necessaire engraved with floral sprays and above the button catch is an engraved fairy. This charming little sewing box / necessaire has a pres...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Mother of Pearl Necessaire
Mother of Pearl Necessaire

Mother of Pearl Necessaire

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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Mother of Pearl Necessaire

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

It comes complete with note pad, mother of pearl button hook, pricker, gilded scissors, pencil, thimble, finger guard and penknife.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British More Furniture and Collectibles

Silver Plated Vanity Box
Silver Plated Vanity Box

Silver Plated Vanity Box

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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Silver Plated Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

A lift out tray is in the centre on which there is a set of accoutrements with Mother of Pearl handles, they include: A single pair of Scissors, Tweezers, Button hooks, and Corkscrew...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Kingwood Sewing Box
Kingwood Sewing Box

Kingwood Sewing Box

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H 5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Kingwood Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

The centre pad contains tweezers, scissors pencil, button hook and cork screw. Due to its outstanding quality and construction we attributed to Edwards, established 1813 (David Edwar...

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Silver Vanity Box
Silver Vanity Box

Silver Vanity Box

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purple glass and...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Silver Vanity Box
Silver Vanity Box

Silver Vanity Box

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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

Silver Vanity Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

In the centre of the box has a removable accoutrements pad containing Scissors, button hook, pen knife, tweezers, cork screw and engraved pencil with a semi precious purble glass and...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Art Nouveau Silver Handled Shoe Horn and Button Hook by Liberty & Co., 1917
Art Nouveau Silver Handled Shoe Horn and Button Hook by Liberty & Co., 1917

Art Nouveau Silver Handled Shoe Horn and Button Hook by Liberty & Co., 1917

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Silver handled button hook and shoe horn, set with turquiose matrix, with steel Horn and steel hook.

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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Steel

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George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner

Located in London, GB

George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...

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Antique 1870s Panelling

Materials

Marble

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Find many varieties of an authentic button hook available at 1stDibs. A button hook — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 155 variations of the antique or vintage button hook you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer button hook, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right button hook, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made button hook over the years, but those crafted by Flos, Konstantin Grcic and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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