Rounded back lemonwood longbow

[Pelo]

Just picked up this lemonwood longbow. Lots of wear, some house paint splashes, top horn is missing.
Judging by the remainder of a purple plush handle I'm guessing that it's older and English. Measurements above the nock are 3/8 by 3/8, at the handle 15/16 across and 13/16 back to belly. First lemonwood bow I've seen with a fully rounded back. Cork is on the flat side, Buchanan dips on the back, nocks facing that way, and set about 1.5 inches also.
 Was this an actual construction technique? Or possibly a kit that someone screwed up?

[Pelo]

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[Will H]

I'm guessing your confusing the back for the belly. So it has 1.5 reflex, round belly. And flat back.

[Pat B]

I agree with Will. I think you have it backwards also.   Are there any markings on the bow?

[danlaw]

rounded belly flat back for sure. A small strip of padding was often put on the back on those bows. Someone most likely strung it backwards and it took a set (its highly unlikely to have any reflex at its age and design)  - thats my guess anyway.. 

[Pelo]

No markings I can make out. So most likely both nocks were glued on backwards at some point and then the one fell off? I guess it's a testament to lemonwood that the bow would survive long enough to be strung backwards long enough to take a set.

[Pelo]

Suspecting that scenario more. Stitching on this type of grip was always on the back side wasn't it?

[Pat B]

Stitching on a handle wrap is usually on the back for comfort sake.

[Hamish]

The guys are right about back and belly. I have got old bows that have had replacement nocks glued back on the wrong way ie top nock on the bottom limb(but facing the proper direction).It  is usally done by someone who isn't an archer hasn't a clue and wants to make a few more bucks, with an intact looking bow.
Is there any other information, makers mark, weight, length? If its a full length bow 15/16, is pretty narrow for lemonwood. Could be a ladies/youth bow if 5'6" or less. If it is full length it might be lancewood, which looks almost identical to lemonwood but is denser.
 

[Pelo]

It's a full 72". No marks of any kind that I can see. Might be lancewood.

[Pat B]

There might be markings under the handle wrap. Will you post more pics?...the tips and a full length pic of the bow at least.