Lovely Antique Yellow and Black Grain-Painted Horsehair Brush dark stained wooden box I love the simplicity of

I love the simplicity of this old straw brush

they relate in function as well

Made of powder coated steel

with subjects including landscapes

and would I think be especially great hung from one nail on on the wall

Lovely Antique Yellow and Black Grain-Painted Horsehair Brush dark stained wooden box I love the simplicity ofI've gathered and sold a fair number of antique horsehair brushes at this point, but this is the first one I've found with a painted wood handle, in a style which I believe would be referred to as grain painting, executed in yellow and black. I believe it likely dates to the mid 19th century or so, and features a full head of pale bristles peppered with a few black ones, which I think perfectly complements the handle. Really lovely. There are a few