Violin Bow By Jas Tubbs Son of William Tubbs, bowmaker. Worked with his father from1840- 1860.
Started making bows for William Ebsworth Hill around 1860 and continued until 1870.
"his bows are compared to the very best french work"
The round stick of pernambuco of a chocolate-brown colour, plain chased/engraved silver mounted ebony frog, chased/engraved silver adjuster. Silver slide engraved. Silver engraved head plate.
Slide engraved 'MADE BY JAMES TUBBS IN HIS 82ND YEAR'
Weight 62 GrCondition ReportScratch across slide and ebony of frog.
Some finger wear to shaft.
Otherwise excellent original conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £11,000 is included with this Violin Bow
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