BOB ELLISON 2,976 #26 Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) I think it for gloves. Woman had gloves with buttons just like the shoes. It being that small it's easier for the hand to hold. This is my thoughts. https://www.google.com/search?biw=360&bih=270&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=aJQgWpDLMcfbmQHHrpSoDg&q=women+button+glove+hook+vintage&oq=woman+botton+glove+hook+vintage&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.1.0.30i10k1.10798.14162.0.16017.7.7.0.0.0.0.280.1273.0j5j2.7.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-img..0.6.991....0.CxvBKd3T2uY#imgrc=3OWMlfFvxRllBM: Edited November 30, 2017 by BOB ELLISON 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #27 Posted November 30, 2017 Having been in the antique business for many years, I can assure you that it is button hook. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,079 #28 Posted December 1, 2017 49 minutes ago, BOB ELLISON said: I think it for gloves. Woman had gloves with buttons just like the shoes. It being that small it's easier for the hand to hold. This is my thoughts. https://www.google.com/search?biw=360&bih=270&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=aJQgWpDLMcfbmQHHrpSoDg&q=women+button+glove+hook+vintage&oq=woman+botton+glove+hook+vintage&gs_l=mobile-gws-img.1.0.30i10k1.10798.14162.0.16017.7.7.0.0.0.0.280.1273.0j5j2.7.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-img..0.6.991....0.CxvBKd3T2uY#imgrc=3OWMlfFvxRllBM: 42 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Having been in the antique business for many years, I can assure you that it is button hook. WELL DONE Gentlemen !! Thank you for solving the mystery. My honey and I both were thinking something outdoors-ish because we'd seen it in a multitool set up. I do appreciate all the other ideas... and I can't say I won't try them out.... nose, ears.... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #29 Posted December 1, 2017 3 hours ago, rmaynard said: Having been in the antique business for many years, I can assure you that it is button hook. Thanks Bob, they don't believe me... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #30 Posted December 1, 2017 @roadapplesWe old guys know. 👍 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,079 #31 Posted December 1, 2017 14 hours ago, roadapples said: Thanks Bob, they don't believe me... Apologies, mr. Apples. Seems I may have overlooked your original button hook correct answer. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #32 Posted December 1, 2017 No problem, nobody pays any attention to me at home either... 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,157 #33 Posted December 2, 2017 If you must know. It is not for boogers, but for guts...... https://www.google.com/search?q=bird+gut+hook&client=firefox-b-ab&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjHoOOkn-rXAhXK34MKHT1cAIUQsAQISA&biw=1170&bih=676 for gutting those little doves that you shoot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,079 #34 Posted December 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, ohiofarmer said: If you must know. It is not for boogers, but for guts...... https://www.google.com/search?q=bird+gut+hook&client=firefox-b-ab&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjHoOOkn-rXAhXK34MKHT1cAIUQsAQISA&biw=1170&bih=676 for gutting those little doves that you shoot AHHH.... That's what we Thought it was... why we thought it was for outdoor stuff. Because we had seen it on a knife like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #35 Posted December 2, 2017 Check eBay under "shoe button hooks" . I don't know how to move pictures around on these things... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,079 #36 Posted December 2, 2017 7 hours ago, roadapples said: Check eBay under "shoe button hooks" . I don't know how to move pictures around on these things... Yup Yup... My honey found it listed as a "19th century Victorian Glove Hook" We'd never even heard of one... who knew?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,628 #37 Posted December 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: who knew?? @roadapples did, but nobody listens to him! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #38 Posted December 2, 2017 When we had the antique shop, these were good sellers. I saved a couple like this one for my tool box. They make great spring pullers. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,079 #39 Posted December 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, rmaynard said: When we had the antique shop, these were good sellers. I saved a couple like this one for my tool box. They make great spring pullers. We added ours to "the wall of small antique tools" See photo center top of goose 3D pic. It'll have it's own nail soon. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
