Arthur Bultitude
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Arthur Richard Bultitude (14 January 1908-1990) was an English
musical instrument bow maker, who spent much of his life working as a craftsman for the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons.
Bultitude was brought to and introduced to the Hill shop by William Napier
(father of Frank Napier another exceptional Hill bow maker). Bultitude developed a close relationship with William Charles Retford
, one of the foremost Hill makers after James Tubbs
. Arthur R. Bultitude worked for the Hill shop from 1922 until 1961, after which he set up his own shop where he continued making bows based on the same model set up by Alfred Hill (the Tourte
model).
His bows are typically decorated with a silver Tudor Rose
. The bows made for W.E. Hill & Sons are marked with number 6 on the tip under the bow hair.
England
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musical instrument bow maker, who spent much of his life working as a craftsman for the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons.
Bultitude was brought to and introduced to the Hill shop by William Napier
William Napier
William Napier VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Early life:...
(father of Frank Napier another exceptional Hill bow maker). Bultitude developed a close relationship with William Charles Retford
Retford family (bow-makers)
William Charles Retford and William R. Retford were English musical instrument bow-makers, working for the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons.Retford is recognized as developing the Hill bow, along with Alfred Hill.William C...
, one of the foremost Hill makers after James Tubbs
James Tubbs
James Tubbs - one of the most celebrated English bow makers, and is considered "The English Tourte".Together with his son Alfred James Tubbs (b 1835-d 1921)- one of the most celebrated English bow makers, and is considered "The English Tourte".Together with his son Alfred James Tubbs (b 1835-d...
. Arthur R. Bultitude worked for the Hill shop from 1922 until 1961, after which he set up his own shop where he continued making bows based on the same model set up by Alfred Hill (the Tourte
François Tourte
François Xavier Tourte was a Frenchman who, though trained as a watchmaker, soon changed to making bows for playing classical string instruments such as the violin....
model).
His bows are typically decorated with a silver Tudor Rose
Tudor rose
The Tudor Rose is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty.-Origins:...
. The bows made for W.E. Hill & Sons are marked with number 6 on the tip under the bow hair.