This bow came with a trashed Czech bass I brought home recently. I sent photos to several nationally-known bow experts, who identified this bow as having been made in the mid-1800s after the Dragonetti-type bow and before the modern German bow. I have no documentation, and the parties who examined it for me did not see it in person.
Photos here:
So what do I have here?
I am told the screw and frog are likely original to the stick, and they function as do modern bows. The weight is a hefty 180 grams according to my cheesy kitchen scale. It feels massive in the hand but draws easily and seems agile for a large and heavy bow. It draws a strong, rich tone that is pleasant but not as complex in the higher frequencies as my Siefert.
My asking price is $600, which is exactly in the middle of the range I was told to expect a buyer to be willing to pay, should I be able to find an interested party. Thank you.
