A boxed set of six steel crochet hook which fit into a bone holder. The red leather case has a little decorative tooling where the lid and base join. Inside there is a red velvet block with holes for the six hooks and a small space for the handle. The handle has patent details stamped on it dating it to circa 1847.
In excellent condition and all original.
The case measures 8.5 x 3cm
3.25 x 1.25 inches)
* the bone handle is definitely not ivory-the black flecking is indicative of domestic animal bone.
Stock no. KW38