29th Oct, 2020 9:30
The October Sale | Fine Art, Antiques & Jewellery
An English violin bow by Stephen E Bristow, 20th century, the ivory frog inlaid with mother of pearl, with ivory screw, the tip, screw and frog all with white metal mounts, stamped S.E.Bristow, England, 74.5cm long; a violin bow by Joseph Kun, Ottawa, the ebony frog, screw and tip with white metal mounts, the frog with mother of pearl inlay, stamped Jos. Kun. Ottawa, 74.9cm long; and a violin bow stamped Tourte, 73cm long
Sold for £1,900
Condition Report
S.E.BRISTOW: 63g approx, smooth / slightly tense adjuster, bow appears straight, few hairs appear loose. Bow appears in good condition otherwise. No visible number under screw.
JOS JUN OTTAWA: 59g approx, smooth adjuster, possibly bends slightly to the right, otherwise hairs good. Bow appear good condition otherwise.
TOURTE: 53g approx, smooth adjuster, bends to the right, hairs appear slightly loose, some wear to the bow stick.
An English violin bow by Stephen E Bristow, 20th century, the ivory frog inlaid with mother of pearl, with ivory screw, the tip, screw and frog all with white metal mounts, stamped S.E.Bristow, England, 74.5cm long; a violin bow by Joseph Kun, Ottawa, the ebony frog, screw and tip with white metal mounts, the frog with mother of pearl inlay, stamped Jos. Kun. Ottawa, 74.9cm long; and a violin bow stamped Tourte, 73cm long
