Violin bow
Category
Musical instruments, devices and recordings
Date
Unknown
Materials
Ebony, Horsehair, Horse-hair, Ivory, Mahogany, Metal, Mother-of-pearl [pinctada maxima]
Collection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 638976
Summary
A standard violin bow with mother-of-pearl inlay to the shoe and ivory facing to the tip, Horsehair strands damaged. Simple undecorated wooden hinged case with hooks and eyelet to secure. penciled on inside lid 'Lady Massingberd'