Very fine, certified, fully silver mounted master bow, made ca. 1930 by R. H. PFRETZSCHNER

Rare bow with marvellous playing characteristics in excellent condition, made by Richard Hermann PFRETZSCHNER (1887─1958), eldest son of Hermann Richard (1857─1921), arguably the best-known member of this family dynasty.

■ weight: 80.28 gr.
■ CoM: 9.35"
■ total length: 712 mm
■ length of stick: 696 mm

The bow is currently located in Switzerland and available for tryout.
What makes it rare is the special type of pin Richard chose to fix the heelplate next to the pearl slide (cf. photos). Such features help experts determining the period in which a bow was made with greater certainty.

Richard learned his craft in the workshop of his father. In 1914, he and his brother took over the workshop and successfully led it through wars and economic crisis. In terms of wood quality, craftsmanship and playability, the workshop's best bows since the takeover until the 1960s are equal to their father's work.

Personal delivery or shipping in secure crate.
Other bow listings: 7/3, 8/28

Certification: Certificate of authenticity, issued by Michael DÖLLING, renowned German master bow maker