Sterling Brush

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Phate008
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Sterling Brush

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This brush looks really old and it depicts what looks like a colonial scene. The marks are hard to see but there are 3 of them in a row. Next to these are the letters HH. This could be Henry Holland but I am not sure. Also if anyone knows how old this is that would be helpful.

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Re: Sterling Brush

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Forgot the hallmark picture.
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Re: Sterling Brush

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Your marks are upside-down and a bit fuzzy on my monitor, but appear to indicate Dutch .833 silver, date mark for 1926, maker "HH" is probably Hooijkaas (now Royal Zilverstad): http://www.925-1000.com/Fnetherlands_Date_Code.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Sterling Brush

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Agree - Dutch for sure. Pattern & scene fairly typical for period from 1900 onwards (still in use today). Another similar & popular pattern depicts a 'Bawdy House' with buxom servers and a merry band of 'men at arms' all holding flagons of free flowing ale - perhaps they were relaxing after the 'conquest' which is depicted on the brush? ;-)
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Re: Sterling Brush

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A little loose, but the inspiration for the scene is perhaps drawn from 'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt:

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Re: Sterling Brush

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Hi All,

Yes, I agree with Dog nose, the Night Watch or Fancy Dress Party, to show-off in full ornate. The Importance of being seen an often repeated theme on cigarette cases, ash trays, pill boxes and even hair brushes so it seems.

http://www.rembrandtpainting.net/rembra ... _watch.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Silver pill box often called snuff box.


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Oel
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