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Transitional violin bow with a round stick, octagonal handle and Cramer-style head made of Pernambuco wood. The open frog, with cut-off angle at the heel, and the octagonal button with a screw mechanism are made of ebony. The handle is protected with synthetic imitation snakeskin. 'D. CLAUDEL' is stamped onto the handle above the frog. 'M4 383' is stamped to the right of the handle mortise.

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  • Specific materials/techniques:carved (woodwork), Pernambuco wood, ebony
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  • Repository:Royal Academy of Music Museum
  • Measurements:Total length: 745mm; Height: 28mm; Weight: 54g