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Violin bow by Thomas Tubbs, London, circa 1840
About Thomas Tubbs
Thomas Tubbs was the founder of the Tubbs bow making dynasty. Born in London in 1790, Thomas was most likely trained by the Dodd family for whom he produced bows. He established his own workshop around 1830, experimenting with his own developments as well as the latest designs to come from France.
The Tubbs family gradually overshadowed the Dodd makers, due in large part to the sheer quality and diversity of Thomas Tubbs´ output, followed by the impact of his son William´s move towards the modern bow style. In the next generation again, the phenomenal output of Thomas´s grandson James established the family forever at the forefront of British bow making.
About this violin bow
This violin bow was made in London around 1840 and is Tubbs' own unmistakeable model.
The round stick is made of superb pernambuco and measures 728 mm in length. The mounts are of silver and ebony. Charmingly, the frog bears the Forster brand, showing that it was made for sale in that great London shop.
The bow weighs 59 grams.
How does it sound?
This is a bright, powerful bow with a lovely connection to the string. The bow feels light and responsive in the hand, but with the added reassurance of a strong stick.
Condition
The bow is in good restored condition.
Further information
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