Blonde Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle 1972 edition It certainly seems it was

It certainly seems it was created to serve a toggle-like function

5" diameter x 6" tall

As I've noted elsewhere

though as noted the curve of the sides is quite irregular—original to the piece

which for a few dollars could easily be cut to fit into their 3x4

Blonde Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle 1972 edition It certainly seems it wasI never get over the loveliness of these old super soft pale horsehair brushes with beautiful long turned wood handles. I believe this one has a hundred years on it at least, but is in very good condition, with a full head of bristles and just light wear to the blonde wood handle. Very nice. 12 1 4" long overall x 2 1 8" across at widest; bristles measure 4 1 8" long.