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Silver-mounted English violin bow by Arthur Barnes, stamped W. E. Hill & Sons, 60.5g

Arthur John Barnes (1888-1945) was deaf mute and entered the Hills workshop in 1920. He was a good worker although his disabilities made it difficult for him to learn the finest aspects of bow making. His best bows may have been finished by other makers

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This violin bow is very nicely made, and stamped W. E. Hill & Sons. It is in very good condition with its original parts

Materials:

 

Stick: pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata)

Mounts: silver, ebony (Diospyros spp)

Pearl: white mother or pearl (Pinctada maxima)

Thumb band: kangaroo leather (Macropus giganteus)

Lapping: whalebone (Balaena spp)

Face: silver

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