Any experts on English brushes have a thought on this?

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Any experts on English brushes have a thought on this?

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Found in an antique shop, lettering is "Guaranteed Sterilized" and on the other side I think it was "Pure Bristle Made in England"

It's an interesting one, a small handle, but pretty likely catalin and hand turned as there are ridges on the bottom from turning. Going to re-knot this one as used boar does not interest me, I welcome any thoughts on which way to go, badger, synthetic, or stick with boar. I think the knot is 20mm

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Wonderful simple shape to this handle that has me quite intrigued, looking forward to any information supplied.

A very nice find!
Good shaving,

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I would go with badger. Just because it started life as a boar doesn't mean it has to remain that way.
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