Bottle brush, bristle, wire & wood

A large headed bottle brush of (pig) bristle in twisted wire fixed straight into a beech handle. For the cleaning of water, cycling, or milk bottles, as well as flasks or jars. Hand finished but machine made in Germany. From the the Redecker company, who since 1930s have specialised in the production of unusual and high quality brushes, made using traditional techniques and largely natural materials. Approximately 34cm in length with a bristle diameter of 6cm.