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Fine EARLY Gilt Sterling BRUSH/ Whisk Broom w/CHERUBS-Heavy Gauge-NR
$ 59.39
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Description
Up for bid is a fine quality silver handle brush or whisk broom with cherub decoration. The brush is 6 5/8 inches long by 2 inches wide. The handle is fully gilded and has hand-chased decoration of cupids and flowers on both sides. The tapered handle has additional chased flowers around the tip. The brush has original 2 3/4 inch bristles. The brush is monogrammed “EMF” on the tip of the handle. The brush is stamped “STERLING” on the side, but I suspect the mark was added much later. The piece likely dates to the mid 19th
C or earlier. The gauge of the silver seems to be unusually thick and substantial, and it has old gilding. It is also hand chased, which is unusual in a brush.
Condition on the brush is fairly good. There are some minor dings and normal wear from use. A very fine old sterling brush!