Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle naef blocks This striking image of sun

This striking image of sun spots as they appeared on November 3

The paddle itself beautifully extends all the way through the handle

makes them as fine as any I've seen

including for the grades and comments written on the inside by Mrs

If not as an ashtray

Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle naef blocks This striking image of sunI 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