Ladies Long Bow By F.H Ayres, London
Ladies Long Bow By F.H Ayres, London
Vintage F.H. Ayres Longbow.
A very good ladies archery yew wood long bow, produced by F.H. Ayres Ltd., London. The bow is fitted with two horn nocks and a green fabric handle. Just above the grip is the makers name 'F.H. Ayres Ltd., London' and below the number 24, indicating the draw weight of this bow in lbs. A nice bow in good original condition.
The heydays of archery as a social recreation in the 19th century saw four stand out bow-makers. Of course there were others who, principally makers of umbrellas and fishing tackle etc., added bowery to their repertoires with varying degrees of success; but it was Thomas Waring, Thomas Aldred, James Buchanan and Peter Muir who many turned to for quality and quantity.
Dimensions:
1900-1949
Circa 1900
Yew
United Kingdom
F.H. Ayres Ltd., London
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