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German violin bow, masterpiece of the 1920ies
This fine quality violin bow is a high-class quality German masterpiece from the 1920ies. The bow measures 74,0 cm from head to frog end and weights 60,1 g. The fine round stick is made of premium red brown pernambuco wood. The stick combines strengh, stiffness, and elasticity. especially robust in the middle. The detailed head is carved after Tourtes swanhead, worked out to the finest grade. The delicate ebony frog is nickel mounted and adorned with a Parisian eye and a pearly slide. The bow is accurately, if not perfectly balanced, the felt balance-point is centered. The measured balance-point is at 26,5 cm from the frog end. This fine violin bow produces a textured, bright and clear precise sound of excellent strength.
Provenance: Germany
Maker: Unknown
Weight: 60.1 g
Year: 1920 circa
Tone: Bright, clear, precise
