Pen Knife with a Difference
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:18 pm
This little ivory-handled pen knife has button hook instead of a second blade. You don't see many button hooks these days. Unfortunately, I can't make out the name of the maker William ?????. My best guess on the middle letters is eltern, but it is difficult to tell. Interestingly, the hook is marked Joseph Haywood & Comp Sheffield. Goins list this company as being in business 1850-1869. It was not unusual for some smaller knife cos to buy in attachments that they did not normally make like corkscrews and hooks from other makers. If you have any additional information, as always, it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks 
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