Lot 99 , A 19th century violin bow with tortoiseshell frog and another nickel-mounted bow, both a.f.

A 19th century violin bow with tortoiseshell frog and another nickel-mounted bow, both a.f.
Estimate £300-500

The tortoiseshell frog example has four major losses to the tortoiseshell on both sides, the wire grip is worn, the second bow has lost the ferule to the frog.

53g tortoishell
56g other


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Sold for £1,000