Pre WW2 Tiny Folding Steel Buttonhook - French - Brandname:MANDOLINE

Travelling Buttonhook, one that simply folds up small, with the hook protected, making it suitable to carry in the pocket or purse. This folding steel buttonhook is French, marked with the word 'Depose' on one side and its brand - Mandoline - on the other. When neatly folded, this item measures just two and a quarter inches and it is a little under 4 inches when fully open. The opening and closing mechanism is a marvel - it clicks easily into position and holds the hook firm when open so that it can do its job! There is a pattern of arrows chased up the centre of the steel