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That handle looks fragile , as in glass or ceramic , so if he's good , then O.K. replace it himself.
But,,
I would send it out, to have that knot pulled by someone who has done it many times.
Just...

I spend 3 hours in one shop,,,I don't miss anything,,,,you think a woman in a shoe store is bad,,,never met one who could hang with me in an antique mall,,,,sometimes a sneak a lunch in to eat when I...

I'll keep my eye out at the antique malls for a Royal London mug for you.
I see lots of old shaving mugs at the antique malls, just never had an interest in them. :shrug:

I'd be putting that brush to use, I would have one of the Pro's here replace the knot with badger, that's one nice handle.