Violin Bow by James Tubbs London 1892 Gold FM
James Tubbs (1835 – 1921) was one of the finest and most prolific bow makers in the history of British violin making. . Initially Tubbs trained with his father William before starting his own business in the 1850s. He collaborated with William Ebsworth Hill starting around 1858, but never appears to have been officially employed by Hill or the Hill firm. In fact, after their relationship deteriorated steadily and eventually foundered in 1870, whenever Tubbs came across an example of his own work bearing a Hill brand, he stamped his own name on top of it, either " J. Tubbs" or "Jas Tubbs."
Tubbs' work is widely sought-after and has been copied and forged by makers ranging from French and German trade workers to the Pfretszchner and Bazin families.
Stamp: Jas TUBBS
Shape: Round
Wood: Pernambuco
Mounting: Gold Full Mount
Weight: 61.02g
SKU: FB1055-DL-C
Certification: n/a
Level: Professional