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Rare bows for violin, viola, violoncello, 1931
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1VIOLIN BOWS by JAMES TUBBS
2London, 1835-1917
4Outstanding British maker of the 19th century. The distinctive pattern of his bow-heads is massive, graceful in design and beautiful in finish. The scientific methods he employed in fashioning the taper and curve of the sticks and their splendid playing qualities earned for him his reputation as one of the great makers of his time.
6His work is distinctive in character and is readily recognized. His bow-frogs, carefully finished in every detail, fully in keeping with the English tradition for honest, conscientious workmanship, are unique and typical of no other hand. His bows are usually stamped "Jas. TUBBS."
8No. 1625
9This bow is of the style of Tubbs, but has smaller head, with silver plate. Silver-mounted ebony frog, solid cap button, and silver wrapping. Not stamped. Thirty-five dollars
11*No. 1360
12Round, dark-chocolate color. Fine head with ivory tip. Ebony frog, plain sides, silver-mounted. Ebony button with silver rings. Silver wrapping. Sixty-five dollars
14*No. 1487
15Fine, round stick, medium red-brown color. Silver-mounted ebony frog, pearl eyelets and slide. Ebony and silver button. Silver wrapping. An early stick, good head with ivory plate. One hundred dollars
17No. 1685
18An early stick, with fine head, ivory plate. Round, dark-brown color. Original frog, plain sides, silver ferrule and heel, pearl slide. The button has two silver rings. A bow which has had much use. No stamp visible. One hundred dollars
20*No. 1244
21One of his earlier sticks; round, chocolate color. Fine head with silver plate. Ebony frog, silver-mounted, with pearl eyelets and slide. Solid cap button. one of two readings
23One hundred and thirty-five dollars one of two readings
24One of his earlier sticks; round, chocolate color. Fine head with silver plate. Ebony frog, silver-mounted, with pearl eyelets and slide. Solid cap button. One hundred and thirty-five dollars one of two readings
26*No. 1722
27Round stick, with pretty ringed figure, medium chocolate-brown color. Fine head with silver plate. The original ebony, silver-mounted frog has been cut down at thumb rest, otherwise all is in prime, fresh condition. Silver wire wrapping. One hundred and fifty dollars
29*No. 1712
30Elegant, round stick, with typical head, gold plate. The wood is of flaky figure, rich-plum color. Original gold-mounted ebony frog and button. Silver wire wrapping. Full in weight, strong and resilient. Two hundred dollars
32*No. 1498
33Round stick of dark-plum color; characteristic head with gold plate. Original frog, plain sides with gold ferrule and heel, pearl slide. The button is original with solid gold cap. Wrapping of heavy silver wire. Slightly over medium weight. This bow draws a rich, full tone. Three hundred dollars
35SEE PAGES 20-21
37VIOLA BOW by JAMES TUBBS
39*No. 1715
40Beautiful, round stick, rich plum color. Fine large head with silver plate. Original ebony frog and button of silver. Silver wire wrapping. One of the best type. Weight 2 1/2 ozs. Three hundred dollars
42*Stamped with name of maker
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