Old Phoenix Brush Co Horsehair Shop Brush carved whistle and cross-hatching at either end

and cross-hatching at either end

I believe this one dates from the 1830s-1850s

it would be great for holding jewelry

the shape: I love everything about these Japanese fish plates

Old Phoenix Brush Co Horsehair Shop Brush carved whistle and cross-hatching at either endThis is a beautiful and super useful old horsehair work brush made by the Phoenix Brush Company. It has definitely seen some use the wood is well worn and it is missing a few bristles at the head and along one side, but there are plenty left to do the job of sweeping off the work table, and to look great doing it! 16" long (the handle itself is 14 5 8" long), 4 1 2" wide (handle is 1 3 4" wide), and 3 1 2" deep.