ebinmaine 67,274 #1 Posted May 4, 2019 Trina found this little trinket in a bucket of stuff this afternoon. The hook on the large and is just about big enough to accept a single finger. It is Well decorated with engravings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,490 #2 Posted May 5, 2019 A very fancy hook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted May 5, 2019 That is a picture rail hook. In many older homes there was piece of trim that ran around room usually about a foot away from ceiling. Looking at a cross section of such a molding the top is curved to accept the wide end of such hook. The other end is where one would hang picture or painting using wire coming from back of painting frame. Museums use that method to display their art. No nails on wall. I have installed a lot of that in traditional style homes where client has extensive art collection and likes to move or change things around. It also looks good without being used and makes it period correct if you are into that . 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
