Old Phoenix Brush Co Horsehair Shop Brush Japanese toy On the bottom he has

On the bottom he has written his name in pencil -- which appears

but still with the hand and sensibility of the maker wonderfully present

I was thrilled then to find this super sweet heart-shaped frame

with blackening in some areas as a result of the firing process

tiny lobster boats and sail boats

Old Phoenix Brush Co Horsehair Shop Brush Japanese toy On the bottom he hasThis is a beautiful and super useful old horsehair work brush made by the Phoenix Brush Company. It has definitely seen some use the wood is well worn and it is missing a few bristles at the head and along one side, but there are plenty left to do the job of sweeping off the work table, and to look great doing it! 16" long (the handle itself is 14 5 8" long), 4 1 2" wide (handle is 1 3 4" wide), and 3 1 2" deep.