Gorgeous 19th Century Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle - Reserved for J.L lidded vessel including several Bitossi pieces

including several Bitossi pieces

It was made by Wrico

though if you are interested only in specific pieces

the whole piece feels surrealistic--an unusual and compelling object and great addition to any collection of mid-century or contemporary ceramics

but overall excellent condition

Gorgeous 19th Century Round Horsehair Brush with Turned Wooden Handle - Reserved for J.L lidded vessel including several Bitossi piecesThis is about the most refined and beautifully made brush I've come across, with a gorgeous turned long wooden handle and blonde, super soft horsehair bristles. I have seen similarly shaped brushes described as barber's brushes or neck brushes, I believe for brushing hair off of the neck after a haircut. It would certainly work well for this purpose and feel wonderful on one's neck! but I might be inclined just to wrap a string or ribbon around the