Antique wrought iron hand made by a blacksmith very decorative coat hook

Antique wrought iron hand made by a blacksmith very decorative coat hook. This lovely hook would look amazing in a bathroom/ bedroom etc Some age related wear. It is a heavy, well made item.

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15 cm tall

4 cm square bracket

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The history of the metal door coat hook is closely tied to the development of the clothes hanger. The modern wire coat hanger was inspired by a 1869 coat hook patented by O.A. North, and a simplified version was created in 1903 by Albert J. Parkhouse, who bent a piece of wire to hang his hat due to a lack of hooks. Early coat hooks and hangers were often made of wood, but wire hangers became more common in the early 20th century, evolving to support heavier clothing.