James Tubbs, London c.1890

English violin bow for sale by James Tubbs. It a round stick, silver mounted ebony frog with pearl eye inlay and silver overlaid adjuster.

James Tubbs (1835-1921) was the pre-eminent British bow maker from the 1860s until his death. He was already making bows by the age of sixteen, under the guidance of his father, William, and in 1862 won a Prize Medal at the International Exhibition in London. However, these bows bore the name of W.E. Hill for whom they were made. James was at pains to claim authorship of these and other bows made for Hill throughout his life, including by over stamping them with his own brand. In 1874 he was made bow maker to the Duke of Edinburgh.

Mounts: Silver/Ebony
Branded: ‘JAS TUBBS’
Weight: 60.3g

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