Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle columns like on a slide top

like on a slide top box

I love the not-quite triangular shape

I think these terrific vintage swan-shaped napkin rings would make a pretty festive addition to the holiday table

The marks stamped on the bottom include "12-22"

there is no sticker remaining on this one

Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle columns like on a slide topI always have an eye out for beautiful brushes, and this one is tops among those I have found. In addition to its sheer beauty the hand stitching on those fan like pale blonde horsehair bristles, the velvet wrap on the ferrule, and the lovely shiny black painted handle what makes this one really special is the engraved silver ring just below the handle. It features three dates: Mar. 5, 1872, Nov. 16, 1875, and Feb 22, 1881, which I'd guess were likely