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Ebony square shape frog with pearl eye and nickel silver frog shoe. Silver ferrule. Modern style head with ivory head face. Typical of the late work of William Tubbs. Three piece silver and ebony button.

  • Date:
    c.1870
  • Maker:
    Tubbs, William
  • Collection:
    Birmingham Conservatoire
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  • Place of production:
    London (Timezone: Europe/London)
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  • Inscriptions:Stamped “W.TUBBS” on thumb side of stick above the frog.
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  • Repository:Birmingham Conservatoire
  • Measurements:739mm