Victorian Button Hook Necklace
$195.00
Gorgeous sterling silver engraved button hook on a handwired sterling silver and silver bead chain. The button hook has the makers mark F.W for Francis Webb of Great Hampton Street, Birmingham and is hallmarked Birmingham 1894. A beautiful and unique necklace.
In the Victorian period, men and women wore intricate frocks that had many buttons. In addition to having rows upon rows of buttons, garments were tight, making buttons tough to reach. The buttonhook was a tool used to help button shoes or clothing. This tool was particularly helpful in pulling buttons through holes on stiff leather boots.
The button hook measures 4.5cm, the chain measures 46cm with a 2cm extension.
This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. The button hook is in very good antique condition.
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