Straw Whisk Brush with Yellow Painted Wood Handle carved stamp The wood grain is lovely

The wood grain is lovely and this bowl's got a great patina

These hand-carved wooden ducks

from the pink cheeks and detailed bib of the little girl to

conte crayon

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

Straw Whisk Brush with Yellow Painted Wood Handle carved stamp The wood grain is lovelyAnother super satisfying old brush, this one I think c. 1930s, with a terrific yellow painted handle strung with a loop for hanging. The handle is perfectly worn and weathered, with some paint loss, lightening, and darkening here and there, and the straw bristles tightly wrapped (I believe by hand) with wire and in great shape. Super useful still for all sorts of things including just hanging on the wall! Of a nice size with a good weight: 8 1 2" long