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Silver-mounted English viola bow by David Tempest, 71g
David Tempest is a violinist and violist, and respected contemporary maker of bows. He looks to French styles in his making
This silver-mounted viola bow is in very good condition and all of its parts are original
Materials:
Stick: pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata)
Mounts: silver, ebony (Diospyros spp)
Pearl: pink/green abalone (Haliotis spp)
Thumb band: kangaroo leather (Macropus giganteus)
Lapping: silver
Face: bone (Bos indicus)
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