Antique violin bow ca. 1900

【Antique Violin Bow, Circa 1900】

Please review the following details as this is a very old bow:

**Dimensions:**
* Total Length: 730mm
* Weight: 60.0g

**Materials:**
* Tip: Silver
* Wrapping: Silver
* Fittings: Not silver (likely nickel silver)
* Thumb grip: Lizard
* Rehaired: September 2025

**Condition:**
* Stick: Two cracks, one on each side from below the thumb grip to the frog eyelet, have been fully repaired with adhesive bonding.
* Frog eyelet: Worn areas on the sides have been filled and repaired.
* Head: A noticeable scratch on the player's side of the head.
* Frog: Two instances of distortion on the slide fitting, and a noticeable chip on the audience's side of the frog heel.

(All necessary repairs have been made, and there are no critical issues affecting playability or the bow's lifespan.)

* No unwanted bends or twists; the camber has been readjusted.
* A beautiful violin bow with a strong presence, it is supple yet retains its resilience, offering a round and agile rebound for delicate touch.
* The style, materials, and age suggest a German School bow (Knopp, etc.) prominent before the 20th century. The bow's inherent stickiness also contributes to a playing feel distinct from modern bows.

**Videos (demonstration with violin currently listed):**
* https://youtube.com/shorts/V_TPyTUU39g?si=rePip0geB2MAsTBG
* https://youtube.com/shorts/jfGj20AMh94?si=wo9BhFwTtk8_v9kn

I've been very busy with my main work and haven't had much time to interact with violinists. However, I recently acquired this interesting bow and would be delighted if someone with an interest were to acquire it.

**Returns:**
While I am confident in this item, if you wish to return it for reasons other than damage upon arrival, such as it simply doesn't suit me, please contact me on the same day you receive it. If you return the item in the same condition as it was sent, a return fee will be charged to deter frivolous returns and purchases made with the intent to return. This fee will be 10% of the winning bid plus 5,000 yen. The refund will be issued after deducting these amounts and the shipping costs from the winning bid.

**Licensed Secondhand Dealer:**
License Number: 641020000868
Nara Prefectural Public Safety Commission

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