Vintage Plisson Size 10 EW

My faux ivory faceted handle Plisson Size 10 European White is available for $95 shipped US.  This brush currently sells for $170, but the hair used in these vintage models are of a much higher pedigree.  

The handle has a large crack going down the back but is repairable or ditch the handle and put the knot in the handle of your choosing.  I opted to just use it as is.  The handle is the hollow plastic type that has the bottom piece that unscrews.  The knot measures 20mm in diameter with a 50mm loft.  The brush was purchased unused and has only seen a few uses since in my possession.  It has a hint of scritch, but I expect that to go away after several uses to fully break it in.