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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1917
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1any other and it is this fact, together with their ease of playing that has made Tourte's reputation what it is.
3The following bows are especially choice examples of their makers' work:
5FRANCOIS TOURTE, PARIS, ABOUT 1812
6Number 336. Octagonal stick, chocolate color, original frog, silver trimmed, pearl inlaid button. A superb specimen with magnificent playing qualities.
7Price: $375
9FRANCOIS TOURTE, PARIS, ABOUT 1810
10Number 335. Round stick, chocolate color, original ebony frog, silver mountings. Very fine playing stick.
11Price: $350
13FRANCOIS TOURTE, PARIS, 1810
14Number 337. Octagonal stick, light chocolate color, ebony frog, silver mounted. A fine playing stick, excellent condition.
15Price: $325
17FRANCOIS TOURTE
18Number 306. Octagonal stick, chocolate color, gold mounted frog. Stick lengthened at the bottom, splendid playing qualities.
19Price: $300
21TOURTE AINÉ
22Number 334. Octagonal stick, deep red color, full Tourte length, tortoise shell frog, gold trimmed, with gold trimmed button, gold tip. The finest bow by this maker that we have ever seen. Perfect condition.
23Price: $285
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