Antique Silver 1905 Birmingham hall marked, button hook. This item is in amazing condition with a lovely decorative handle. 24 cm long. Button hooks are highly collectable. Buttonhooks have been around in some iteration since at least the 18th century. As you might expect, they increased in popularity during the Victorian era, and by the 1880s, buttonhooks were ubiquitous. They remained in common use until after the first World War mark for C& N Crisford & Norris History.
 
This firm of manufacturing silversmiths was active from 1896 - 1959, when it was acquired by Ward Brothers (Birmingham) Ltd. The business premises of Harold Crisford & William Clement Norris were located at 117-118 Vyse Street in the heart of the Birmingham jewellery quarter.
 
The company is noted for its high quality luxury pieces which include baby rattles, bookmarks, boxes, button hooks, card cases, powder compacts, match box holders, napkin rings, pepperettes, shoe horns, spoons, stamp cases and trophy cups.