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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

11 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.January 2024£7,800est. £ 4,000-6,000
Silver mounted, round stick stamped C. E. Tubbs on the handle, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver button Lot 120October 2017£3,360est. £ 2,500-3,500
Silver mounted, round stick stamped C. E. Tubbs,repairs to the lower head cheek, whalebone lapping Lot 204June 2012£840est. £ 700-1,000
Bass Bow--/E 131 g. Open frogJanuary 2004£1,560
Violin BowS/E 55 g.January 1999£1,126
Violin BowS/E 60 g.January 1995£1,840
Violin BowS/E 57 g.January 1986£1,760
Violin BowS/E 54 g.January 1985£475
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 1985£550
Viola BowS/E 65 g.January 1984£935
Violin BowS/E 59 g.January 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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