artist's paint brush

Wooden artist's paintbrush, wooden part is stamped with REEVES, metal cuff around bristles has two decorative bands. Metal cuff says REEVES LONDON No 8. Varnish is a bit patchy and worn towards end of handle. Very end of handle is very slightly chipped and green-ish in colour. Bristles are possibly sable. Paintbrush was owned by Walter Dexter and was gifted to the donor when she was a child, possibly circa 1948.