I could had sworn that there was a thread here that went into the history of shaving brushes and/or about vintage brushes/makers but I can't seem to find it... If anyone has an idea shoot me a link - or to any other site with a thread like that. Thanks!
Perhaps this one: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-brushmaker-and-the-secrets-of-his-craft-his-romance.46506/