Violoncello Bow

James Dodd II

early 19th century · Wood, other materials · Musical Instruments

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.

Artist

James Dodd II

Date

early 19th century

Medium

Wood, other materials

Culture

British

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Dr. Peter Blos, 1984