Some hooks have a warm golden color. They may be made from brass or from another metal with a brass-colored finish.
Color alone isn’t enough to identify the metal, especially when the item is tarnished or coated.
Plastic hooks
Modern plastic hooks are often lightweight and may be designed for specific curtain tracks or pleater tapes.
They can be useful in contemporary systems, but they are not necessarily interchangeable with older metal hardware.
How to Tell Whether Your Drapery Hooks Are Vintage
Finding a handful of old-looking hooks can be
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