Arthur John Barnes
Bow maker
(1888 – 1945)
Arthur John Barnes was a bow maker at W. E. Hill & Sons from 1919 to 1939. Originally trained as a cabinet maker, he produced bows stamped with the number 5. Although his deafness hindered his ability to communicate and limited him to making lesser grade bows, he was recognized as a skilled craftsman. He left the firm to serve in WWII.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $9,407 in Mar 2024, for a viola bow.
- 38 auction price results.
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