F. Emil Sachs Violin Bow- Markneukirchen circa 1930

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The town of Markneukirchen was the German bow making hub for more than two and a half centuries. In the early 1800’s many bows were not stamped with a maker’s name. As bow making became more of an art makers began stamping their bows. This stick is very nice with a little fight in the pernambuco and a good weight and balance point. Yes, the pernambuco wood has some firmness in the stick, it is octagonal in section, and the bow is mounted in nickel silver. The back of the head has small sized chamfers, and the frog has very nicely colored pearl: single mother-of-pearl eyes and a nice blueish hue mother-of-pearl eye on the end of the button. The heel, lining, and end button are completed in pin work which is a good sign to a bow restorer. We gave the bow the full spa treatment: cleaning, a check over, removal of old winding and leather with a new imitation whale bone winding, and new leather thumb to help keep the bow to the lighter side. The stick was then oiled a few times. The wood is orange/brown in color and slightly darker above the frog area where it was handled over the years. This is a fantastic German trade violin bow ready for the next generation. It is a good playing stick, has some nice age, and is a great bow for the money.

Weight fully haired 59.3 grams