Violin bow
Violin bow by James Tubbs, London c.1900
£18,000
A later-period Tubbs, warm and satisfying to play, that still has its uncut spreader wedge.
- Maker
- James Tubbs
- Origin
- London
- Date
- c.1900
- Size
- Violin · 60 g · balance 255 mm
- Condition
- Very good
Ebony and silver frog, silver headplate and a heavy silver adjuster, with fine silver lapping.
This later-period Tubbs retains its uncut spreader wedge — a system Tubbs was proud of; he objected to luthiers reshaping his frogs for rehairing.
Playing: warm and satisfying.
| Weight | 60 g |
| Balance point | 255 mm |
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