NEW PUBLICATION FROM THE BVMA

THE DODD BOW MAKERS, 1775-1865

Stephen Thomson & John Milnes
Bow consultants: Derek Wilson & Tim Baker

The definitive reference work on Dodd bows and their makers

A companion volume to The Hill Bow Makers (2016)

36 examples of Dodd bows

Detailed notes on bow characteristics

Comparative collection of bow stamps (brands)

Maps showing the location of Dodd homes and workshops

Timelines of makers’ lives and careers

Drawing on original research, newly discovered material and close examination of the bows, this study re-evaluates conventional wisdom and provides an authoritative guide to Dodd bows.

PUBLICATION OCTOBER 2026

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