heirloom scuttle

ive been to visit my grandfather, came away with this-
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He told me when he was 18 he left home joining the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. He was on ship for 5 years before able to come home again. as a going away present his mother bought him this and a badger brush. he would still have the brush as well but he spilt up with a lady friend on bad terms a couple years ago and left it in her house. he is 84 now, i would like to know, can anyone beat using the same brush for 60 years?

does anyone know if it is the same kent manufacturer that still makes brushes today.

Now that is a lovely old scuttle, enjoy.

Bob

thanks, i have a tabac soap in the post with my name on it!

That is one beautiful scuttle and from your grandfather no less! :cool:

- Mike

Beautiful looking scuttle and a great story to go along with it! Take care of it and enjoy it for years to come :)

That is seriously cool - sorry I can't help with any of your questions - I just wanted say how cool that is. I think that you don't have the matching brush because your 82 year old granddad had to get out of Dodge is... well, that's priceless :).

Nice looking scuttle and it comes preloaded with sentimental history, too cool!

As far as the brush, you can always set up a search for a similar vintage brush on eBay and restore it. There is a lot of info on SRP about brush restoration and repair including how to replace the badger knot. Or, you can take a gamble and hit yard sales and flea markets in your area. Just remember your old pal WhiskerHarvest while you are perusing the wares!

PM me and let me know how the hones worked out.

That is beautiful !!....Great that it's staying in the family....Will we see it on the SOTD thread ?....I hope so :)

That is just fantastic! Something that will be cherished and bring a bit more nostalgic pleasure during each shave!

very delicate ceramic. i am remind of old dishes coming from Dresden when look at this.

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Originally Posted by bongo

That is beautiful !!....Great that it's staying in the family....Will we see it on the SOTD thread ?....I hope so :)

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yes but i have a certain razor in mind which is still in the post from france then will need sanding/polishing then posting to mr miller so dont hold your breath

Gotta like the "hair loom" stuff. Nice.

funny you should say that today because i think i just found the brush today as well that was in my grandads bathroom all along. its 'the piccadilly' brush but has no manufacturer and is boar bristle. looking it up it seems to be vulfix which started in 1954 and the brush would have been bought in 56. i will make sure to get photos of the restoration job when i get round to do it, or pay someone else to do it. has anyone on here got any experience of having a brush restored by shavemac.com?

I am happy you found that brush! Now you have your grandfathers whole set, that is awesome!

Great!!! Let it stay in the family!