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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
Type Details Sold Price
Violin Bow Gold mounted, round stick stamped C.E. Tubbs on the handle, ebony frog with pearl eye, gold button March 2024 £7,800
Bass Bow --/E 131 g. Open frog March 2004 £1,560
Violin Bow S/E 55 g. May 1999 £1,126
Violin Bow S/E 60 g. June 1995 £1,840
Violin Bow S/E 57 g. November 1986 £1,760
Violin Bow S/E 54 g. April 1985 £475
Violin Bow S/E 62 g. April 1985 £550
Viola Bow S/E 65 g. November 1984 £935
Violin Bow S/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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