Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

[creskol]

Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

It is made of pewter (I think), it tapers .. almost like an old leather punch might have, and it has plaster-like-resinous-gunk that fills about half of the internal cavity.

Any thoughts?

 

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[traderoftreasures]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

could it be a handle of an umbrella?

 

[creskol]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

Hmm.. seems a bit small for that .. almost seems like a handle to a stamp or something, yet I am puzzled by its taper, and the tapered surface seems to be much more "abused" than the actual grip part. After a bit more cleaning, I discovered it has a mark of some sort on it.

 

[Smudge]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

Shot in the dark here, but it looks like it could be a stopper to a liqour or wine decanter.

 

[creskol]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

I just received an email suggesting that it is a 1700's horsehair shaving brush handle. That would fit the design of it, and possibly explain the gunk in the center. Now, all I have to do is search the web to see if I can find one similar.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

With the looks of that stamp I would guess more like early 1900's

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

After a bit more cleaning, I discovered it has a mark of some sort on it.

I think it says KENT. http://www.kentbrushes.com/advice.asp

 

[IronSpike]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?

After a bit more cleaning, I discovered it has a mark of some sort on it.

I think it says KENT. http://www.kentbrushes.com/advice.asp

I agree with Kent shaving brush (founded in 1777) Not sure how to find the actual model (363), maybe contact them?

 

[creskol]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is? (new information)

Here is an email I sent to Kent Brushes and the reply that I received.
*traderoftreasure was spot on in his date guesstimate!

 

[shaun7]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

Great hobby we have

 

[LowGradeCopper]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

neat find - any thoguhts on having it reconditioned? that would make it a great useful find? I am sure someone somewhere knows how to fix it

 

[creskol]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

neat find - any thoguhts on having it reconditioned? that would make it a great useful find? I am sure someone somewhere knows how to fix it

Hey .. That is a great idea .. Hadn't thought about it, but I like the idea! Thnaks for mentioning it!

 

[IronSpike]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

Thanks the update creskol

Now go trap a badger

Guess you don't just trap a badger even if you wanted to restore a shaving brush Understand in the old days hunters filled their boots with charcoal for protection against potential bites while badger hunting.

 

[Curious The George]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

You can purchase badger bristles set in epoxy to make shaving brushes. People turn fancy wood handles and set the bristles in them and sell them along with wood pens and wood wine bottle stoppers. I forget who sells the ready to go bristles but if you do a web search you likely can turn up a seller. They come in different diameters and you should be able to find one that will fit your handle. Then all you need is some two part epoxy adhesive and you got it restored.

 

[Curious The George]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

This site has custom made shaving brushes and scroll down the page and you'll find the hair sets to make your own or replace old ones.

http://www.blankity-blanks.com/brushes.htm

 

[creskol]

Re: Can anbody tell me what this is?__New Information & Solved

This site has custom made shaving brushes and scroll down the page and you'll find the hair sets to make your own or replace old ones.

http://www.blankity-blanks.com/brushes.htm

Hey .. Thanks very much! I may have to go this route as they want 50 british pounds (or $ 81.33) to restore it. Thanks very much for the lead!