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William Tubbs

1814–1878

Son and pupil of Thomas Tubbs, above. Also trained with James and Edward Dodd (II), and successor to the latter in 1851. Found at several addresses in Lambeth and Soho: Crescent Street Euston 1841, 19 and later 41 Princes Street Soho 1850, 45 Rupert Street 1857, and finally at 1 Rupert Court from 18\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Taught by Thomas Tubbs
Family Son of Thomas Tubbs

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,000

21 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello Bow85 g. 1840 c. no hair Probably bySeptember 2011£144
Viola BowS/E 52.5 g. Probably byApril 2010£1,808
Cello BowEbony 80 g. London, 1860 c. open frogMarch 2010£3,500
Cello BowS/E 81 g. London, 1840 c. Probably byOctober 2009£3,006
Violin BowS/E 62 g.October 2008£2,435
Cello BowEbony 80 g. London, 1860 c.March 2008£3,250
Viola BowS/E 70. g. London, 1870 c. Made for and branded "Chanot"March 2008£6,000
Viola BowS/E 68 g. London, 1860 c.March 2008£6,000
Viola BowS/E 73.5 g. London, 1850 c.October 2007£4,000
Cello BowS/E 80 g. 1860 c. Stamped "Davis's) (frog & button not original)May 2007£2,946
Violin BowS/E 55 g.February 2007£1,176
Violin BowS/E 55 g. stamped "Jas Tubbs" Attributed toFebruary 2004£1,793
Violin BowS/E 52 g.November 2000£1,127
Viola BowS/E 75 g.June 1993£3,450
Cello BowS/E 80 g.June 1992£715
Viola BowS/E 75 g.November 1991£2,090
Violin BowS/E 60 g.March 1991£570
Violin BowG/T 56 g. 'Presentation'November 1984£1,650
Cello BowS/E 80 g.November 1983£1,650
Cello BowS/E 75 g.June 1983£518
Viola BowS/E 73 g.November 1982£660

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

TUBBS, William Born 1814, died 1878 London UK. Son and pupil of Thomas Tubbs, above. Also trained with James and Edward Dodd (II), and successor to the latter in 1851. Found at several addresses in Lambeth and Soho: Crescent Street Euston 1841, 19 and later 41 Princes Street Soho 1850, 45 Rupert Street 1857, and finally at 1 Rupert Court from 1863. Assisted at various times by five of his sons. Prolific if inconsistent work found with the brands of various dealers. [BVMA]

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