Antique Sterling Silver Button Hook Adie Lovekin Birmingham lace There is evidence of very

There is evidence of very slight surface wear to the fabric

this cape is in very good condition and should see many more years of use

It has dolman above the wrist length sleeves

Content label:  Made in France Style 485 Size 36 Color 00 100% Pure Cotton

the family was a very important one

Antique Sterling Silver Button Hook Adie Lovekin Birmingham lace There is evidence of veryThis is an antique sterling silver button hook that is hallmarked with the anchor, denoting the Birmingham assay office, the initials A & L. LD., which stand for Adie & Lovekin, and the Queens head. I cant make out the last hallmark, which might be a date letter or the lion. The Queens head, however, means that the piece pre dates 1890 and the style of the Adie & Lovekin initials are known to have been used between 1889 and 1890. This antique sterling