The brush set was purchased off Ebay from a place in Pennsylvania.
The Lucite base has the word M Vincit T molded into it – extruding the ‘V’ extends over the letters ‘incit’
The black area of the brush has what we think are the words Vincit Puro Tasso. I was able to determine that Puro Tasso means 100% Silvertip Badger. It translated from Italian so I am assuming this may have been produced in Italy. I also determined that the word ‘Vincit’ means to win, or conquer, or work hard for...and was also translated from Italian. The letter ‘T’ in Tasso also extends over the letters ‘as’ in Tasso and ‘ro’ in Puro.
Someone suggested the handle was made to hold powdered cream.
Because of it’s basic build I thought perhaps the M Vincit T could be a personalization but that does not explain the word being used in the handle.
I know Da Vinci brush company also made shaving brushes.
I was hoping one of you learned individuals can help me solve this mystery.
Thank you in advance.
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