I received what MIGHT be a vintage Rooney brush, and I would like to have it restored with a genuine Rooney knot, if possible (if it is indeed, a Rooney). I didn't pay very much (less than $10), so it's no loss if the brush turns out to not be a vintage Rooney. The brush handle feels like porcelain, and is nice and heavy. I like the handle, even if it's not a Rooney.
Other than the graphic of the fox, the brush is unmarked. The brush is part of a matched set, which included a razor, bowl, and the brush. The bowl is marked "Made in England Rooney" on the bottom. The bowl is missing its lid, and the razor is broken. Only the bowl is marked with the name Rooney.
Does anyone know if Rooney will re-knot a brush? If so, does anyone have any contact info, preferably an email, for Rooney? They do not appear to have a web page.
If the brush turns out to not be a Rooney, I will probably re-knot it with a Golden Nib knot.
Here are photos, if anyone is interested. The top and bottom photos are the graphic on the brush handle. The middle photo is the bowl, and NOT the brush.
Other than the graphic of the fox, the brush is unmarked. The brush is part of a matched set, which included a razor, bowl, and the brush. The bowl is marked "Made in England Rooney" on the bottom. The bowl is missing its lid, and the razor is broken. Only the bowl is marked with the name Rooney.
Does anyone know if Rooney will re-knot a brush? If so, does anyone have any contact info, preferably an email, for Rooney? They do not appear to have a web page.
If the brush turns out to not be a Rooney, I will probably re-knot it with a Golden Nib knot.
Here are photos, if anyone is interested. The top and bottom photos are the graphic on the brush handle. The middle photo is the bowl, and NOT the brush.