Antique Button Hook Sewing Accessory

Sweet little antique button hook, likely featuring a celluloid or bone handle with decorative inlay. Function: Used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to fasten buttons on high-button shoes, boots, and gloves. Design: Features a long metal shaft ending in a small hook to pull buttons through buttonholes. Collectibility: These are popular collectibles, often valued for intricate handle designs made from various materials like silver, wood, or faux ivory. Lovely condition for its age.