not establish an item’s age on their own.
A modern hook can become tarnished, while a decades-old hook stored carefully may remain in excellent condition.
Check for packaging or markings
If the hooks are still in their original box, look for a manufacturer, product name, catalog number, or other printed details.
Packaging can provide more reliable clues than appearance alone.
Consider where you found them
A collection discovered alongside old sewing supplies, curtain rings, or other window-treatment hardware may well have been used for curtains.
Even so, the surrounding objects
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