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Bit of a mystery for me I have no idea what this tool is or what it's used for. There are no markings and it is not spring loaded. I have put it under the title of Sewing tools so do forgive me if I'm wrong.
Antique boot button hook.
It looks like a latch-hook tool. Back around the 1970s, making latch-hook rug wall hangings was popular. I had (or maybe still have) one.
I dont think its strong enough for a boot hook but Watchsearchers got it. Neil
Yes, latchhook rug tool. I have several here, quite common. They are a couple bucks at arts and crafts stores and about fifty cents at flea market. They seem to last forever unless you bend them which isn't easy.
Great info. Many thanks fhrjr2. Neil
Thanks for the loves yougottahavestuff, fortapache, Watchsearcher and vetraio50. Neil
Thanks pw-collector . Neil
I had thought these were made to repair pulls in knitted sweaters and such. The hook was inserted from the back side of a garment where a loop was pulled out. The loop was caught, the latch closed and then the loop was pulled to the back side of the garment
Apparently latch hooking is a craft in its self. You can make small rugs, wall hangings and pillows.