Victorian boot hook

This is an antique shoe or glove button with a wooden handle. The object has a thin, elongated metal shaft ending in a small hook. The handle is dark, shiny, and pear-shaped, possibly made of ebony or another dark material. Such objects were used to thread small buttons through buttonholes, which aided in tightening tight garments such as boots or gloves. The metal shows signs of aging and patina, indicating the age of the piece. A beautiful decorative item or for collecting.

19,5 cm