A horrific creature to encounter! But click on the thumbnail for a larger version that you can use as free clip art.

Does she remind you of anyone? Add a cell phone to her hand and you probably have seen her in line at the grocery store. Put her behind a desk, and she’s every overbearing infantile psychopath you’ve ever had to deal with. I could go on, but you know the type.

Victorian Hook Close Up

I used dental tools to pick out the gunk in the crevices. At this point, I’m thinking that it is neither brass or bronze, but cast steel, with some sort of plating. I wish my Dad was still around, he would know.

See another picture under the break.

This hook would have held your coat and hat, probably on a hall tree.

Grotesque Victorian Hook

I picked up a pair of antique Victorian hooks while antiquing yesterday. They are currently soaking in some stripper to remove years in paint. Not certain if they are brass or not. We’ll see!