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VIOLIN BOW JAMES TUBBS (British, 1835-1921)
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$550
Live Auction
Spring Estates | March 29
Category
Description
round stick, frog with mother-of-pearl slide and pearl eye, stamped "JAS TUBBS" and also marked near frog "GERMANY"; 59.1g
h. 29-1/2 in.

James Tubbs is one of the most celebrated English bow makers, and is considered "The English Tourte".
Provenance
descended through a Bedford, NY family