About this item
A highly collectable item. It is a fine example of early 20th century silver buttonhooks.
It has a silver handle and a steel shaft and hook.
The handle is Birmingham hallmarked sterling silver with a date letter 'O' making it around 100 years old. The makers mark is ALLD which is the 1904 mark for Adie and Lovekin. The handle is hallmarked on both sides. The steel shaft is also marked as ' British make steel'.
It measures approx 7 inches. The handle is approx 2¾ inches long.
It is in excellent condition for it's age, slight age marking to the steel shaft, no holes or pitting. The handle has a few small dent marks only.
A great antique collectable.
- Composition:
- Sterling silver handle steel shaft
- Condition:
- Vintage
- Country of origin:
- GB
- Date:
- 1912
- Style:
- Buttonhook
- Type:
- Tabletop accessories
- Use:
- Button hook
Delivery & returns
This item will be despatched to UK addresses via second class post within 3 working days of receipt of your order. Standard UK delivery is £3.95 per order, so you're only charged once no matter how many items you have in your basket. Any additional courier charges will be applied at checkout as they vary depending on delivery address.
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Overseas returns: 31 days
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This item is also available for international delivery by airmail, carrying a mandatory delivery charge of:
Europe: £2.12
Outside Europe: £3.47
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