Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle columns with some wear to the

with some wear to the label as accurately documented in photos

5 1/2" long x 3 3/8" wide x 3 1/4" tall

The instruction card included is both highly specific and vague

like on a slide top box

there is no sticker remaining on this one

Engraved 1880s Pale Horsehair Ladies Brush with Turned Black Painted Handle columns with some wear to theI 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