Hand-stitched "Bicycle Brush" With Long Wooden Handle fitted bowl The ash splint structure

The ash splint structure

8 1/4" diameter x 3 1/8" tall and in very good condition

engaged in various activities

they have often been used by museums and universities as teaching tools

Hand-stitched "Bicycle Brush" With Long Wooden Handle fitted bowl The ash splint structureI've looked and looked, but have not been able to find another brush quite like this one, marked "Bicycle Brush" on its long wooden handle. I'm guessing the mark is a literal descriptor, and that this brush was for cleaning the spokes of an old bike? I really love its form, and especially the wire stitching, visible on its spine, which holds the bristles in place. I'd add it to a beautiful brush collection, but with its narrow head and long handle