Cello Bow
Catalogue number: 10.2
Original name: Cello bow.
Maker: John Dodd (1752-1839), c.1800.
Technical description: Three quarter size cello bow. Open, hourglass-shape ivory frog (with anvil shaped heel) and button. Swan head with ivory head face. Round Pernambuco stick.
Overall size: 669mm.
Weight: 61g.
Hair length: 568mm.
Balance point: 238mm.
Head height: 25mm.
Head width: 11mm.
Head face length: 28mm.
Frog diameter: 12mm.
Frog height: 24mm.
Stick width: 10.5 – 6.5mm.
Button length: 14mm.
Inscription: stamped “DODD” on the handle and the frog.
Illustration references: See below.
Recording references: String bows recordings
Previous owner: E. S. Fry.