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Silver and ivory-mounted English violin bow by a member of the Dodd family, Stamped DODD on the handle and the frog. 56g
This silver and ivory-mounted violin bow is shorter than standard length, at 706mm (not including adjuster). It has been registered exempt from restrictions under the Ivory Act 2018, ref.U56HEHW1
Materials:
Stick: pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata)
Mounts: silver and ivory (Elephantidae spp), probably original, made pre1975
Thumb band: kangaroo leather (Macropus giganteus)
Lapping: silver
Face: bone (Bos indicus)
The audience side of the frog is stamped DODD to the lower edge
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