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Arthur Richard Bultitude (1908-1990) was one of England's foremost bowmakers. His work earned him an MBE.
Bultitude joined the firm of W. E. Hill & Sons in 1922 when he was only 14 years old. He was trained by the great William Retford and became one of the foremost bowmakers in the Hill firm. In the early 1960s he left Hill and opened his own workshop.
This superb violin bow is as good a Bultitude as one could hope for. The golden mountings are Butitude's own statement of excellence. It is stamped 'A.R.BULTITUDE' above the frog on both sides of the stick. It has truly superb playing properties with excellent balance and articulation, putting the player in control of the tone and response. It is original in all its parts.
Please note that in certain countries the trading in and commercialisation of whalebone is forbidden.
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The Stick :
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Octagonal pernambuco
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The Nut :
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Gold-mounted with Tudor Rose inset in the flanks.
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Lapping :
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Whalebone. Black leather thumbpad.
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Condition :
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This bow has been very little used and is virtually in mint condition.
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Provenance :
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This bow was especially made for the previous owner by Arthur Bultitude
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