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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
4VIOLIN BOWS BY FRANÇOIS TOURTE (Continued)
6No 1724
7A first-class example of Tourte's work, in fresh condition, dating about 1805. The stick is octagonal, of Pernambuco of Tourte's finest selection; the color a medium red. The head is most attractive, mounted with original gold-plate. The frog is ebony with gold ferrule and heel. The lower heel, also the slide and two eyes, which are encircled with gold rings, are of pearl. The button has pearl facets between the two gold rings. The wrapping is of black and white whalebone. A charming and distinctive bow, with unsurpassed playing quality.
9Two thousand, five hundred dollars
10SEE PAGES 10-11
12No. 1605
13An unique example in the finest state of preservation, made about 1800, round stick, fashioned from the choicest Pernambuco; head of medium size, and in the master's finest style, mounted with the original pinkish mother-of-pearl tip, fastened by gold pins set in the head. Frog and mountings are original and in a very pure state. Frog is of tortoise-shell with gold ferrule and heel plates and gold inlaid circles surrounding inlaid pearl-eyes. The button is gold with pearl facets between gold rings. The stick has unusual strength and it is a bow of the finest playing and tone-producing quality. Black and white whalebone wrapping.
15Two thousand, eight hundred dollars
16SEE PAGES 10-11
18No. 1725
19A superb example, dating about 1800, of Tourte's best workmanship, formerly the property of the celebrated violinist Baillot, first professor of the violin and director of the Conservatoire National de Musique, Paris, established by Napoleon I.
21The stick is round, of Pernambuco of the choicest description, the color a rich, reddish-brown; the cutting of the head shows Tourte at his best and it is difficult to conceive a bow head being fashioned with greater simplicity and beauty of line. The head plate is gold and original; the frog original of tortoise shell, gold-mounted, with pearl eyes, encircled by solid gold rings and original gold-button and screw, with pearl facets between gold rings on the button. Wrapping is of black and white whalebone. Three thousand, two hundred dollars
23VIOLA BOW by FRANÇOIS TOURTE
24No. 1435
25Dating from 1785 to 1790. Formerly in the possession of the well known violinist Emil Heerman, concert-master of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Stick round, of a reddish-brown color. Ebony frog, silver-trimmed. An excellent playing bow and a typical example of the period.
27Six hundred dollars
29VIOLONCELLO BOWS by FRANÇOIS TOURTE
31No. 1556
32ex BALDNER
33Date 1790-1795. A firm stick, octagonal, dark reddish-brown color. Fine head with silver plate. Ebony frog with silver trimmings, large pearl eyes, pearl slide. Ebony button with silver rings. Silver wrapping. Splendid weight and balance. Bow for a concert artist.
35Seven hundred and fifty dollars
37No. 1714
38Date 1800-1810. Nicely figured octagon stick, chocolate-brown in color, in prime condition, with elegant head, silver plate. Original ebony frog, silver mountings; pearl eyes with heavy encircling bands. Black and white whalebone wrapping. Ideal for weight and balance. Draws very large tone.
40Eight hundred and fifty dollars
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