Violin bow
Date1800-1850 ca.
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Serial No.none
SignedIllegible stamp on handle away from playerMarkingsnone
DescriptionThe origin of the bow is unknown. See NMM 10,550, a violin bow with similar grooves on the handle to guide the frog.
Stick: octagonal; brazilwood with clear, flaking varnish; uneven faceting at handle; visible tool marks on back of head
Head: square outline to leading edge
Handle: original U-shaped graft, with brazilwood dowels running through stick to secure; grooves each edge of underside with rectangular area left at center to guide frog
Frog: missing
Adjuster: missing
Tip plate: ivory; does not extend up nose
Wrapping: none
DimensionsStick length: 710 mm
Head height: 21.8 mm
Head width (bottom): 10.3 mm
Stick width near tip: 6.3 mm (top to bottom); 5.4 mm (side to side)
Stick width near middle: 8.7 mm (top to bottom); 8.4 mm (side to side)
Stick width at end of handle: 8.8 mm (top to bottom); 9.0 mm (side to side)
Weight (without frog, adjuster, or hair): 40.3 grams
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate
Object number10557
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1800-1850 ca.
1790-1840 ca.
1900-1940 ca.
1760 ca.
1780-1830 ca.