Scan 66
Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas, Violoncellos, Bows of Rare Makes, 1919
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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
6Number 372. Octagonal stick. Chocolate color. Original frog. Silver mountings. Splendid playing stick. Pearl eyes of frog in silver rings. A magnificent specimen.
7Price: $375
9FRANCOIS TOURTE, PARIS, 1810
10Number 337. Octagonal stick, light chocolate color, ebony frog, silver mounted. A fine playing stick, excellent condition.
11Price: $325
13TOURTE AINÉ
14Number 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.
15Price: $285
17FRANCOIS TOURTE, 1805
18Number 352. Round chocolate stick. Original frog. Pearl slide full length of frog. Good specimen.
19Price: $250.
21TOURTE AINÉ
22Number 315. Very fine specimen, chocolate color, round stick, gold mounted frog, splendid playing qualities.
23Price: $225
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