Brush
about 1600 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Brush, consisting of a flat walnut handle, inlaid on the top and 3 sides with silver wire in scrolls and cartouches, and an oval silver escutcheon in the centre. At one end of the handle, fixed on a nailed strap, is a scrollwork, cast silver loop for suspension. Off-white bristles, tied with twine in c.65 bunches are held in round, angled holes. (8 bunches are missing).
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Walnut, silver wire, with bristles |
| Brief description | 1500-1600 |
| Physical description | Brush, consisting of a flat walnut handle, inlaid on the top and 3 sides with silver wire in scrolls and cartouches, and an oval silver escutcheon in the centre. At one end of the handle, fixed on a nailed strap, is a scrollwork, cast silver loop for suspension. Off-white bristles, tied with twine in c.65 bunches are held in round, angled holes. (8 bunches are missing). |
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| Object history | Bought for £2, described as a 'clothes brush'. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 4662-1858 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2005 |
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