Antique French Horsehair Work Brush with Wooden Handle

An antique French horsehair work brush, sourced in France, with a beautifully worn wooden handle and round natural bristle form.

This is the kind of utilitarian piece that brings instant texture to a shelf, kitchen, mudroom, potting bench, or primitive vignette. The wood has many marks of use, and the handle has a hole through the top so it can be hung.

It has the honest feel of an old workshop or barn piece, with a faint oil or grease scent from age and use. Not unpleasant, just part of its history as a working object. A wonderful piece for styling with French pottery, baskets, stoneware, linens, or for actual use within your home. 

Details:

• Origin: Sourced in France

• Material: Wood and horsehair bristles

• Size: 6 3/4” tall, approximately 4 1/2” diameter at bristles

• Color: Dark aged wood with natural dark horsehair bristles

• Details: Round brush form with sturdy wooden handle, hanging hole through the handle, and dense horsehair bristles

• Estimated age: Early to mid 20th century, circa 1920-1950

Condition:

Good antique condition with age-related wear throughout. Brush is sturdy. Natural wear, surface marks, and faint workshop/barn scent from previous use. Please review photos carefully.