Violin bow
Maker
Dodd family
Date1800-1850 ca.
Place MadeEngland, Europe
ModelDodd
Serial No.None
SignedNoneDescriptionThe frog of this bow is of high quality, and fits very well to the remainder of the stick. It is possible that this bow was by a member of the Dodd family.Stick: round; pernambuco; uneven faceting at handle
Head: missing
Frog: open; ivory; throat comes to tapers to sharp edge; brass eyelet
Adjuster: bone; rolled steel screw; later
Wrapping: noneDimensionsStick length (broken): 522 mm
Stick width near middle: 7.4 mm (top to bottom); 7.4 mm (side to side)
Stick width at end of handle: 9.6 mm (top to bottom); 9.6 mm (side to side)
Frog height: 20.6 mm (front); 20.7 mm (back)
Frog length (top): 45.5 mm
Frog length (bottom): 45.8 mm
Frog width (top): 8.5 mm (front); 8.8 mm (back)
Frog width (bottom): 10.3 mm (front); 10.0 mm (back)
Weight (without tip, upper stick, and hair): 41.2 gramsProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Estate
Object number10551
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