Rare and fine German master cello bow, made ca. 1950 by Edwin Lothar Herrmann

From my private collection, considerably below average retail prices: this fine German bow in A1 condition plays very well ‒ notably, easily controllable strokes despite its relatively low weight. Premium octagonal pernambuco wood with a fully silver-mounted ebony frog.

■ weight: 76.7 gr.
■ overall length: 720 mm
■ centre of mass: 8.98 in

Edwin Lothar HERRMANN (1914‒1987) hailed from a storied dynasty of achetiers spanning over 200 years. At the height of his craft, his bows sold for as much as those of his better-known French colleagues. HERRMANN learned his craft from his grandfather Franz Albert (1868‒1960) and his father Edwin Otto. After completing his apprenticeship, he continued to work with his father until 1950, when he opened his first workshop. In 1961 he moved to Markneukirchen, carrying on making highly sought-after bows.

Personal delivery/collection (preferred) or shipping in secure crate.

Check out my other German bows: 4/8, 3/1 (2 ads), 1/12, 1/4, 12/9/25

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