A beautifully detailed Edwardian buttonhook by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1908. The handle is crafted in solid sterling silver, richly modelled in raised scrollwork with floral flourishes and an oval cartouche, tapering into a steel hook. A circular ring attachment at the top suggests it once hung from a chatelaine or dressing chain.
Compact yet ornate, this piece reflects the refined practicality of the Edwardian era — where even daily tools were made with artistry and grace.
Details
Sterling silver (handle) with steel hook
Maker: Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham
Date: 1908 (letter “i”)
Dimensions: 8 cm × 1 cm
Weight: 6 g
Markings: “A&Ld”, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, date letter “i”; steel marked on shaft
Why It Matters
This petite chatelaine buttonhook captures the Edwardian ideal that beauty and function could coexist seamlessly. Its ornate repoussé handle and delicate scale make it both a collector’s delight and a small piece of wearable history — equally striking as a display item or as a pendant conversion for modern reinterpretation.
A beautifully detailed Edwardian buttonhook by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, hallmarked Birmingham 1908. The handle is crafted in solid sterling silver, richly modelled in raised scrollwork with floral flourishes and an oval cartouche, tapering into a steel hook. A circular ring attachment at the top suggests it once hung from a chatelaine or dressing chain.
Compact yet ornate, this piece reflects the refined practicality of the Edwardian era — where even daily tools were made with artistry and grace.
Details
Sterling silver (handle) with steel hook
Maker: Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham
Date: 1908 (letter “i”)
Dimensions: 8 cm × 1 cm
Weight: 6 g
Markings: “A&Ld”, anchor (Birmingham), lion passant, date letter “i”; steel marked on shaft
Why It Matters
This petite chatelaine buttonhook captures the Edwardian ideal that beauty and function could coexist seamlessly. Its ornate repoussé handle and delicate scale make it both a collector’s delight and a small piece of wearable history — equally striking as a display item or as a pendant conversion for modern reinterpretation.
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