Antique button hook

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The Victorians had beautifully fashioned implements for every need. Their toiletry sets came in sterling, ebony, ivory and celluloid and they were decorative as well as useful. Many of their wonderful items would be useable today, but one tool for which we would have little use it the button hook. In spite of that fact, many collectors find them irresistible with their elaborate handles and interesting designs. Lovely lady wearing elbow length gloves. Missing from the set is a matching glove hook.

Antique button hook

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Hooks were sold in sizes appropriate for both glove and shoe buttons. Both glove and shoe button hooks were used in the same manner, and both require a bit of coordination to use. Left Right.

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New Markdowns Added: Shop Sale. In the early s a sewing machine used to attach buttons to high top shoes was invented. GLOVE hook with ladies kid glove. Ladies kid gloves fit snuggly, and came in wrist, elbow and full length. How we do Things. Customer Reviews Based on 2 reviews Write a review. Thanks for your patience! Victorian Button Hook is the perfect accessory to easily button your Victorian Button Boots , or other tightly-buttoning garments or accessories. Default Title Quantity Minus Plus. Shoe buttons themselves were usually made of fiber or glass. Added to your Cart. Your cart contains an item that is non-returnable.

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You may prefer to order from our European web shop. Ladies kid gloves fit snuggly, and came in wrist, elbow and full length. Check out. GLOVE hook with ladies kid glove. Due to the higher volume of sales, we may experience some delays in shipping out orders. Hooks were sold in sizes appropriate for both glove and shoe buttons. Your order will be dispatched when all items have arrived into stock. Closer View. Circa Your cart contains both in-stock and pre-order items that may have an extended delivery time. Account Search Cart. HOOK plastic handle with gold design, 7". When World War I made leather scarce, high top shoes went out of fashion taking button hooks along with them.