H.R. Pfretzschner cello bow, silver, circa 1940

German cello bow with the balance point in the upper half, total weight 81 g, for a bright, radiant, and rich sound with very good volume.

H. R. Pfretzschner (1857–1921) was one of the most influential figures in German string bow making. He left his successors an internationally established workshop that worked with great success at the highest level of craftsmanship.

The H. R. Pfretzschner cello bow offered here, made around 1940, deserves to be marked with the original stamps of H. R. Pfretzschner on the stick and frog for the excellent quality of the materials used, its perfect workmanship, and its first-class musical qualities. The octagonal stick, made of solid, light brown pernambuco, is in the style of H. R. Pfretzschner, which is unmistakably expressed in the typical shape of the head. The frog, made of fine ebony, is decorated with Parisian eyes, while the mount and the one-piece leg made of genuine silver round off the valuable classic features. With a total weight of 81 g and a center of gravity in the upper half, this cello bow produces a bright, radiant, and rich sound even in demanding playing techniques, and its excellent volume opens up differentiated interpretations of literature from all eras. We deliver worldwide with free shipping, a 30-day return policy, and a Corilon trade-in guarantee. A certificate confirming the value can be ordered separately as an option.

H. R. Pfretzschner cello bow, circa 1940 – brief description:

• Cello bow from the renowned Markneukirchen-based company H. R. Pfretzschner
• Strong ferrule made of pernambuco
• Ebony frog, fittings made of genuine silver
• Original stamp on ferrule and frog
• Brilliant, powerful sound