2 Antique Store Finds

[DaveMartell]

I bought both of these in the same antique store about 3/4 of a year ago. The place was going out of business and had mad markdowns on everything and I scored some great straights at the same time, paying next to nothing for the whole lot.

Anyway, I bought the butterscotch to restore with a new knot and the Aristocrat was just a beauty sitting there that I couldn't pass up even if I have no plans for it.

I was wondering if you guys had some info on the Aristocrats, like who made them and when (timeframe - maybe)? This one looks to be wood with what feels like a badger knot.

If anyone happens to know anything about the butterscotch brush I'd love to hear what you have on that as well.

Dave

 

[jwhite]

I can tell you the aristocrat is boar not badger. And that it looks similar in design to a West German Nobility Brush I have.

 

[DaveMartell]

That sure is similar. So it's boar then? I was (am) surprised by how soft it is and thus my jump to thinking it was badger. Thanks for the info!

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Those are both beautiful. The butterscotch handle, which is particularly lovely, and should polish up beautifully says "made especially for B. Altman, which was a very nice chain of department stores, alas, now only apart of nostalgia.

 

[DaveMartell]

Those are both beautiful. The butterscotch handle, which is particularly lovely, and should polish up beautifully says "made especially for B. Altman, which was a very nice chain of department stores, alas, now only apart of nostalgia.

I just finished pulling/drilling/scraping/hammering the old knot out and gave it a once over with Flitz. It's looking like a shiny old penny, very nice.

I couldn't exactly read, even under magnification, what the writing said but after reading your post I can clearly see it, go figure!

Thanks for the information! I'm off to read up on B. Altman & Co


PS - Have you seen this mark before or could you just read it?

 

[DaveMartell]

I just ordered a knot for the butterscotch - ooooo doggie!

 

[DSB]

I'd love to see a photo of your betterscotch restoration when you're finished. Nice finds!

 

[fidjit]

I'd love to see a photo of your betterscotch restoration when you're finished. Nice finds!

+1

And make sure you post a piccie in our Butterscotch Candy Porn store post as well !!!!!

 

[DaveMartell]

Oh I'll be sure to post pictures when it's done.