Hand-stitched "Bicycle Brush" With Long Wooden Handle hanging mirror The plate measures 7 1/4"

The plate measures 7 1/4" in diameter and 1/2" tall

including the the numbering - "710" in this case--on the bottom

There is residue from an old piece of tape on one side and some darkening to the copper

Such a charming carving

Hand-stitched "Bicycle Brush" With Long Wooden Handle hanging mirror The plate measures 7 1/4"I've looked and looked, but have not been able to find another brush quite like this one, marked "Bicycle Brush" on its long wooden handle. I'm guessing the mark is a literal descriptor, and that this brush was for cleaning the spokes of an old bike? I really love its form, and especially the wire stitching, visible on its spine, which holds the bristles in place. I'd add it to a beautiful brush collection, but with its narrow head and long handle