Having had an antique shop, being an ebay seller since 1998 and trustworthy with 100% positive feedback    I now have an OLD exceptional  custom made all Straw 11 1/2" tall 'whisk broom'   It is 5 1/2" across at bottom, brought all together with custom sealent and metal combined    The item has been wrapped in cloth 4" two tone cloth and 1890 hand dated in cross stitch encircled in cross stitched flowers.   OLD AND LOVELY AND RARE