Lot 135 , A 19th century violin bow marked Vuillaume, Paris,
A 19th century violin bow marked Vuillaume, Paris, together with another similar bow marked Dodd
Estimate £150-250
The Dodd bow appears to be in reasonable used condition, leather binding has some losses and tears, there are other general scuffs and marks along the stick, there are some losses to the horse hair.
The Vuillaume bow is in generally similar condition, the leather grip is loose and currently slides down the stick.
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Sold for £160