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Rare English Sterling Silver Handled Owl Button Hook 1906 Antique Gem Eyes
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Rare English Sterling Silver Handled Owl Button Hook 1906 Antique Gem Eyes

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 November 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful rare English Edwardian antique sterling silver handled button hook. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the makers mark being Crisford & Norris Ltd. It has been beautifully made with the handle being in the form of a owl with red gem eyes, double sided i.e an owl on both sides. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measure approx. 8.5 inches (21.2cm) long by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and weighs 52 grams. A high quality example.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Owl Button Hook to the Edwardian era.

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33287
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A beautiful rare English Edwardian antique sterling silver handled button hook. It is hallmarked for Birmingham 1906 with the makers mark being Crisford & Norris Ltd.
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It has been beautifully made with the handle being in the form of a owl with red gem eyes, double sided i.
The Silver Squirrel

e an owl on both sides. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measure approx. 8.5 inches (21.2cm) long by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and weighs 52 grams. A high quality example.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Silver Owl Button Hook to the Edwardian era.

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SA1161669
Dealers Internal Ref
33287
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An antique sterling silver button hook featuring an owl-shaped handle with red gem eyes.
RARE ENGLISH STERLING SILVER HANDLED OWL BUTTON HOOK 1906 ANTIQUE GEM EYES
Ref: SA1161669
An antique sterling silver button hook featuring an owl-shaped handle with red gem eyes.
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  • ObjectDressing Table Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOwl figural handle, Textured feather detailing, Inlaid stone eyes

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Button hooks became essential dressing accessories during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, used to fasten tight-fitting buttons on boots, gloves, and garments before the widespread adoption of zippers.

Traditional button hooks frequently feature handles crafted from sterling silver, bone, ivory, or mother-of-pearl, attached to steel hook shafts.

Authentic pieces generally display clear British hallmarks stamped onto the metal, indicating the assay office, silver standard, and date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

Small antique accessories can be displayed within glass-topped display cases, arranged on vintage mirrored trays, or placed alongside books on a mantlepiece to add historical character to a room.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish to maintain the original patina and prevent damage to inset gemstones or delicate details.
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