DescriptionFolding button hook: Fischer's Shoe Bazaar, 210-212 First St., Hoboken, N.J. No date, ca. 1903-1915. Stamped and formed metal, with stamped lettering both sides and on hook shaft; case 9/16" high tapering to 3/8" x 5/32" thick with fold-out buttonhook to overall width of 3-3/8". When button hook is folded into case, the hook forms a ring for attachment. Fischer's was known earlier as H. Fischer & Son, Shoe Bazaar. A promotional or advertising novelty, providing a service to registered customers. The item could be used for shoe or glove buttons which were typical in the era. Side 1 is lettered as above. Side 2 lettering starts on the edge thickness: Snap on your key ring lettering on side 2 face: Owners name & this number 1440 registered at [refering to the Fischer store name on the other side.] The hook shaft has two patent dates on it, a different one on each side. Side 1: Pat'd Nov. 27. '83 Side 2: Pat'd Apl 14, '03 See notes for details.