Antique Unusual Locking Folding Button Hook - Metal Handles with Advertising For Sale

This is a vintage folding “Button Hook” with lock feature. Most likely circa late 1800's to early 1900's.

Hook is marked PAT APPLD FOR and RA SIMONSON CHICAGO.

All metal construction. 2-1/2" closed.

The slider locks the hook in the open and closed positions.

Clothing store advertising on handles.

Has patina, light rub marks - see the photos for the general condition.

The knife shown in the photos is the exact knife that you will receive.

All knives will be shipped promptly to you in a sturdy corrugated box.

Sales to USA Locations Only - Buyer must be at least 18 years of age.

Some states have started requiring to collect sales tax on items going to these states. has a list of those states that have started collecting sales tax in 2019 on online purchases. This is nothing I have control over and the sales tax is automatically added to your total by if you reside in one of these states.

See my other listings for more collectible knives.

Any knives listed as having BONE handles have handles made of Bovine bone from the South American Zebu cattle.

Any knives listed as having STAG handles have handles made of Sambar deer antler - naturally shed.