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Rare bows for violin, viola, violoncello, 1931
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1RARE BOWS FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, VIOLONCELLO…WURLITZER one of two readings
2RARE BOWS FOR VIOLIN, VIOLA, VIOLONCELLO . . . WURLITZER one of two readings
4THE TOURTES
6The influence of the Tourte family in the development of the bow was profound.
8The father, known as Tourte Le Père, who worked in Paris about 1740-1775 originated the idea which resulted in the evolution of the bow-stick from the convex or arched shape with fixed nut, as used by Tartini 1692-1770 and earlier players, into its present form.
10The invention of the sliding frog and screw is also ascribed to him. The result of his experiments, destined to vitalize violin playing for all time, brought fruition in the work of his son Xavier and their fullest exposition in those incomparable masterpieces of his younger son, François.
12VIOLIN BOWS by XAVIER TOURTE
13Known as TOURTE L'AINÉ
14Paris, 1740-1780
16The older brother of François, and a fine workman; his best productions are held in very high esteem.
18No. 1606
19This is an early specimen. Round stick of pretty figure, dark wine color. The design of the head is blocky, with forward throw, and upturned tip, ivory plate. Original frog, early design, with long projecting thumb extension, and still longer tongue, which has very narrow silver ferrule; pearl slide to rear, and pearl heel. Original button, shorter than usual, with two silver rings and pearl end-dot. Silver and blue silk wrapping. A fine, strong playing bow.
20Two hundred dollars
22No. 2521
23ex WANAMAKER COLLECTION
24A round, dark coffee-colored stick, slightly over medium weight, strong and resilient. The head is well formed, of a pattern similar to that later adopted by James Tubbs; silver tip. Original frog of ebony, with long tongue and thumb projection; narrow silver ferrule; plain sides, long pearl slide and heel. A half inch shorter than usual, quite common with these fine old sticks, but for that reason offered at a very low price. The button is of ebony with silver rings.
25Two hundred dollars
27No. 1372
28A medium weight, octagonal stick, cut from figured Pernambuco-wood, dark red-brown in color. The head is of good design, with extra wide beveled rear edges; ivory tip. Original frog of ebony, early type, long tongue and thumb projection, no underslide, silver ferrule with engraved initials "P.C.U." Pearl slide entire length and pearl heel. Short button, two silver rings. Silver wire wrapping.
29Two hundred and fifty dollars
31No. 1391
32A fine round stick, rich dark red-brown in color. The head is of handsome design, long swan pattern, with ivory tip. The ebony frog has inlaid pearl shield each side. Button with two silver rings. Silver wrapping, leather thumb grip. Medium weight.
33Two hundred and fifty dollars
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