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Double bass bow

Unstamped round stick of dark dense wood with a swan head. Open ivory square shaped frog with bevelled heel. Butterfly shape ivory button.

  • Maker:
    Dodd, John [Person]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped “FORSTER” on the bottom of both sides of the frog.
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:726mm