Lovely Antique Horsehair Hearth Broom craft as art then was delighted to open

then was delighted to open it to find many more eggs inside--a total of seven altogether

And the face is pretty great too

Her vases always have two coiled ring handles

and lined with wood inside

Some aging to the brass and to the back side

Lovely Antique Horsehair Hearth Broom craft as art then was delighted to openI believe this lovely small broom likely dates to the mid to late 19th century and would be referred to as a hearth broom, perhaps once part of a set of fireplace tools. I think it is really great looking, with a nice warm patina to the wood and full head of black horsehair bristles perfect for hanging on the wall as part of a brush or broom collection, but also definitely ready to put to use! 20 1 2" long x 6" across at head, 1 1 2" deep. Very good