Lovely Antique Yellow and Black Grain-Painted Horsehair Brush farm tool Both approx 4 1/2" long

Both approx 4 1/2" long

The curled piece attached by rivet to the bottom left of the hanging rack is a tiny bit loose

or maybe even an old gymnasium

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Lovely Antique Yellow and Black Grain-Painted Horsehair Brush farm tool Both approx 4 1/2" longI'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