Fine cello bow by Hermann Prell

A fine German cello bow originally made by Hermann Wilhelm Prell. Prell studied bow making with Heinrich Hoyer in 1890 to 1893 and worked at several renowned bow makers such as Albert Nuernberger, August Rau and E. Sartory in Paris. afterwards. This bow was made in Markneukirchen around 1900-1910. The strong yet flexible octagonal stick is made of patinated dark brown pernambuco wood. The bow is stamped Herm. W. Prell on shaft above the frog. The fine ebony frog with pearl eye, a beautiful green pearl slide and nicely patinated old sterling silver mounts. The bow is in excellent basically undamaged condition (the tip of the headplate is replaced). Has been restored with new Mongolian hair, silver winding and leather by a professional bow maker. The bow has its balance point towards the frog. The weight is 81.6 g, the length is 71.8 cm.