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

11/29 update: 20% price cut

From my collection: rare bow in a fine state of preservation with superb playing characteristics ─ high tension, and a rounded, powerful tone ─, made by Richard Hermann PFRETZSCHNER (1887─1958), eldest son of Hermann Richard (1857─1921), arguably the best-known member of the PFRETZSCHNER dynasty. What makes this bow particularly rare is the special type of pin Richard chose to fix the heelplate next to the pearl slide.

■ weight: 80.28 grams
■ centre of mass: 9.35 inches
■ total length: 712 mm
■ length of stick: 696 mm

Richard learned his craft in his father's workshop. 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 on a par with their father's masterpieces.

Available for tryout.
Personal delivery or insured shipping in secure crate.
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Certification: Certificate of authenticity, issued by Michael DÖLLING, renowned German master bow maker (4th generation), i. a., two-time laureate at the «Concours Etienne Vatelot Lutherie et Archèterie», Paris