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Violin bow

Ebony square shape frog with pearl eye and long gold ferrule, pearl inset and gold back plate. One-piece gold button. The date of the bow is definitely pre 1878 (in 1878 his branding changed to JAS. TUBBS). Typical chocolate-brown varnish. Modern style head with gold face.

  • Date:
    1870-75
  • Maker:
    Tubbs, James [Person]
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped “J. TUBBS” on thumb side of stick above the frog.
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:744mm