Albright Rubberset restoration

I was drawn to this one simply for the handle. Not a style you see often. Originally all black but I felt returning it to the same wouldn't allow it's style to come through. Was unable to fully remove all the original black that had seeped into the wood grain so I used a walnut stain to blend it in.

Brush originally had a 16mm boar and though I like boar, that was just too small for my taste. Hoped over to TGN and grabbed a 16mm Master badger Silvertip. Perfect fit! Gonna let the adhesive dry and give it a run in the next day or 2.

Before


After


Before knot vid of the handle
https://imgur.com/a/Dygdcgj

Freddie, you're putting us to shame with your restorations.  That turned out to be a beautiful and unique little brush.

(06-05-2022, 03:47 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Freddie, you're putting us to shame with your restorations.  That turned out to be a beautiful and unique little brush.

Nothing of the sort my friend and I thank you for the kind words. Just more of the hobby I get to enjoy and can share with others. Be the last one I do for a bit. Next couple weeks keeping me busy!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. “Damn, Son!”

(06-05-2022, 06:12 PM)chazt Wrote: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. “Damn, Son!”

Lol thank you my friend!

Absolutely beautiful. I would have sworn that brush was good for nothing but the garbage can, or maybe kindling for the woodstove! And now it looks like it's fresh from a custom maker's shop!

What made you think it was a Rubberset? It actually pre-dates the existence of the Rubberset company. This is an 1880 Koch's company catalog with your brush in it.

Great work Freddie, much respect!

(06-08-2022, 07:45 AM)TobyC Wrote: What made you think it was a Rubberset? It actually pre-dates the existence of the Rubberset company. This is an 1880 Koch's company catalog with your brush in it.

The same handle styles were used across different companies. In the first image you can see the box and paper that came with it. There is the chance it's a Koch's brush but was placed in the Rubberset box. I do appreciate you sharing that. Cool to see and good to know for future reference!

Is there a brush number on the box?

(06-09-2022, 06:43 AM)TobyC Wrote: Is there a brush number on the box?

I will have to check after work.

Edit: here is image of box from the listing it arrived in. Do not see any numbers but will verify once I'm home. 

It would be on an end flap, which looks like it's gone. Doesn't matter, very cool brush! 

(06-09-2022, 06:37 PM)TobyC Wrote: It would be on an end flap, which looks like it's gone. Doesn't matter, very cool brush! 

Sorry for the late reply but I believe you are right. Yes the end flap is gone but it does state "Every Bristle Gripped Everlastingly in Hard Rubber". Being a wood handle brush with the knot glued in there was no rubber. Thanks for the heads up and the knowledge! 

(06-10-2022, 03:19 AM)FreddieP318ti Wrote:

(06-09-2022, 06:37 PM)TobyC Wrote: It would be on an end flap, which looks like it's gone. Doesn't matter, very cool brush! 

Sorry for the late reply but I believe you are right. Yes the end flap is gone but it does state "Every Bristle Gripped Everlastingly in Hard Rubber". Being a wood handle brush with the knot glued in there was no rubber. Thanks for the heads up and the knowledge!