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Charles Edward Tubbs

London, d. 1912

TUBBS, Charles Edward died 1912 St Austell, Cornwall UK. Son and pupil of William Tubbs, below. Worked with his brother Edward in Castle Street from 1878, moving to 22 St Martin’s Street c.1882. Subsequently left to open a general music shop in St. Austell. [BVMA] — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Bass Bow, Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Taught by William Tubbs
Family Son of William Tubbs

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£7,800

9 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowGold mounted, round stick stamped C.E. Tubbs on the handle, ebony frog with pearl eye, gold button Lot 122Ingles & H.March 2024£7,800est. £ 4,000-6,000
Bass Bow--/E 131 g. Open frogMarch 2004£1,560
Violin BowS/E 55 g.May 1999£1,126
Violin BowS/E 60 g.June 1995£1,840
Violin BowS/E 57 g.November 1986£1,760
Violin BowS/E 54 g.April 1985£475
Violin BowS/E 62 g.April 1985£550
Viola BowS/E 65 g.November 1984£935
Violin BowS/E 59 g.April 1982£484

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

TUBBS, Charles Edward died 1912 St Austell, Cornwall UK. Son and pupil of William Tubbs, below. Worked with his brother Edward in Castle Street from 1878, moving to 22 St Martin’s Street c.1882. Subsequently left to open a general music shop in St. Austell. [BVMA]

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