Violoncello Bow
James Dodd (II) was from the most important family of British bow makers. His father James (I) and uncle Thomas Dodd were both important builders. James (II) worked with his brother Edward (III) for much of his life. Members of the family typically stamped their bows simply with the name DODD.
Octagonal pernambuco stick with camber cut in, corner facets broader than square ones, silver and black leather wrapping, French tip with trapezoidal mortise, ivory headplate, stained fruitwood liner, ebony frog with prismatic guide, German silver underside, floral incised silver ferrule, mother-of-pearl slide, floral incised silver heelplate, octagonal ebony button with 2 silver bands.
Octagonal pernambuco stick with camber cut in, corner facets broader than square ones, silver and black leather wrapping, French tip with trapezoidal mortise, ivory headplate, stained fruitwood liner, ebony frog with prismatic guide, German silver underside, floral incised silver ferrule, mother-of-pearl slide, floral incised silver heelplate, octagonal ebony button with 2 silver bands.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violoncello Bow
- Maker: Probably James Dodd II (British, London 1792–1865 London)
- Date: early 19th century
- Geography: London, England, United Kingdom
- Culture: British
- Medium: Wood, other materials
- Dimensions: L. of stick 69.8 cm (27-7/16 in.) L. of hair 60 cm (23-5/8 in.) Weight 87.4 gm
- Classification: Chordophone-Accessories-bow
- Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Peter Blos, 1984
- Object Number: 1984.114.2
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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