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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1916
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1VIOLIN Bows
3any other and it is this fact, together with their ease of playing that has made Tourte's reputation what it is.
5The following bows are especially choice examples of their makers' work:
7FRANCOIS TOURTE, PARIS
8No. 281. Octagonal stick, dark chocolate color, silver trimmed frog, pearl inlaid button, silver tip.
9Price: $300
11FRANCOIS TOURTE, MADE ABOUT 1790
12Number 275. Octagonal stick, dark chocolate color, ebony frog, original mounting. A good specimen and fine playing bow.
13Price: $250
15XAVIER TOURTE, PARIS, MADE ABOUT 1800
16Number 278. Octagonal stick. Dark chocolate color. Ebony frog, silver trimmed inlaid button.
17Price: $100
19HENRI, PARIS
20Number 239. Round stick, dark chocolate color, ebony frog, silver mounted. A very fine playing bow.
21Price: $75
23DOMINIQUE PECATTE, PARIS
24Number 157. Round stick. Dark color. Heavy weight.
25Price: $75
27N. F. VOIRIN, PARIS
28Number 158. Round stick. Medium color.
29Price: $75
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