Cello Bows at R. Kim Tipper & Associates Fine Violins

Cello Bows		Click on the image for more detailed photos.
JOHN CLUTTERBUCK An exceptional cello bow in excellent condition by John Clutterbuck. Ordered from the maker in October 1979, it features a striking lion’s head motif in gold. Gold fittings, faux whalebone grip, gold and ebony divided adjuster with flowered engraving, mother of pearl slide, engraved gold tip face, octagonal stick. 80 grams; balance point: 23 cm.	$9,000
REID HUDSON Reid Hudson makes cello bows that are known for strength and balance and this gold-mounted bow is a particularly solid example. It has an octagonal stick with a gold tip face and imitation whalebone grip. The gold mounted ebony frog has a Parisian eye and the divided adjuster is of gold and ebony. 83.5 grams; balance point: 24 cm.	$6,000
HILL ~ SOLD ~ A very elegant silver mounted cello bow from the shop of W.E. Hill and Sons, circa 1930. The maker’s marks on the tip face indicate this bow is the work of William Johnston. The fine round stick is made of rich brown pernambucco wood of admirable quality. The frog is half silver mounted and the adjuster is covered in silver. This bow is in excellent condition. 77 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$6,000
JOS. KUN OTTAWA Joseph Kun is widely known for the shoulder rests that he designed, but he was also a prominent bow maker and Reid Hudson’s first teacher. This gold mounted cello bow comes from his estate and is completely original and un-played. The stick is octagonal and the divided gold and ebony adjuster is inlaid with mother of pearl. Sold with a certificate by Reid Hudson. 78 grams; balance point: 24.5 cm.	$4,500
REID HUDSON Silver mounted cello bow, whalebone grip, silver covered adjuster, mother of pearl Parisian eye and slide, ivory tip face, octagonal stick, 81 grams.	$4,000
REID HUDSON Silver mounted cello bow, silver wire grip, silver and ebony divided adjuster, mother of pearl dot, slide, and adjuster end, silver tip face, round stick.	$4,000
EMIL WERNER*** A typically strong and well made bow from this modern maker. Octagonal pernambucco stick with silver tip face and silver wire grip. The silver mounted ebony frog bears the maker’s insignia. Excellent condition. 84 grams; balance point: 24.5 cm.	$3,800
MORGAN ANDERSEN This elegant and strong cello bow by one of the best of the present generation of American bow makers dates from circa 1990. It has a round stick of dark pernambucco with an ivory tip face. The silver mounted frog and adjuster show strong personality and a moderate amount of wear from playing. Original in all its parts and in very good condition. 83 grams; balance point: 24 cm.	$3,500	photos soon
F. MALO À MONTREAL Francois Malo is one of the best bow makers working in Canada. He learned the craft from Gilles Duhaut in Mirecourt, William Salchow in New York and Stephane Thomachot in Paris. This cello bow dates from circa 1990 and features a Salchow style head. It has a strong octagonal stick with an ivory tip face and a silver mounted ebony frog and adjuster. 80 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$3,000
CHRISTIAN WANKA Christian Wanka is a young German bowmaker who learned the craft from his father Herbert Wanka, studied with William Salchow, and worked for a time at The Sound Post in Toronto. In 2004 he took over his father’s workshop in Baiersdorf. This new bow has a brightly coloured and very strong pernambucco stick with an ivory tip face and silver tinsel grip. The silver mounted ebony frog has particularly beautiful shell inlay. 81.5 grams; balance point: 25.5 cm.	$3,000
J.L. DACUNHA N.Y. Jose Luiz Dacunha was a student of William Salchow, the eminent American bow maker, and also of Francisco Torres. He worked for William Salchow and became his shop foreman, opening his own shop in 1981. This example of his work is about 20 years old and has a fine round stick with an ivory tip face and a silver mounted ebony frog. The mother of pearl slide has been recently replaced in our shop, otherwise it is in excellent condition. 80 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$2,500
* Josef Sandner * A good strong commercial cello bow in nearly new condition. The octagonal stick is of very dark wood. The silver mountings of the ebony frog and the adjuster are decoratively engraved. 80 grams; balance point: 23 cm.	$2,500
Unstamped bow by Joseph Kun Although unstamped and mounted with a commercial silver mounted frog and adjuster, this is a well made circa 1990 bow with good playing characteristics. Silver tip face and wire grip. It comes from the estate of Joseph Kun and is sold with a certificate by Reid Hudson. 80 grams; balance point: 24 cm.	$2,500
A.SCHLIEPS Armin Schlieps was trained in the Wurlitzer shop in New York and became widely known for his repair work in the Seattle area from 1970 onward. Wenburg states that he made instruments and over 200 bows as of 1986. This substantial bow has an octagonal stick and a gold mounted ivory frog and adjuster. 90 grams; balance point: 24 cm.	$2,500
H S A student grade cello bow by Reid Hudson. Silver mounted ebony frog, strong octagonal stick with silver wire grip and ivory tip face, divided adjuster. 85 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$2,200
TOURTE This very light elegant bow has a round stick, ivory tip face and silver wire grip. The silver mounted ebony frog is very much in the style of C.N. Bazin. Good condition. 71.5 grams; balance point: 23 cm.	$2,000
HERBERT WANKA * ~ SOLD ~ Herbert Wanka has been a bow maker for over 50 years, first in Bubenreuth and since 1977 in Baiersdorf. Though influenced by Sartory and Lamy he makes bows after a personal model. This new bow has a good round pernambucco stick of dark wood with an ivory tip face and silver wire grip. The silver mounted ebony frog has a mother of pearl slide and a Parisian eye. 83.5 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$1,950
H S A student grade cello bow by Reid Hudson. It has a nickel mounted ebony frog and a strong octagonal stick of very dark wood. In new condition. 85 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm.	$1,500
Gamba Bows
Arnold Dolmetsch ~ SOLD ~ Tenor gamba bow with ivory frog and adjuster. Arnold Dolmetsch was a vital part of the renewed interest in period instruments in the early 20th century. Could make a good viola bow.	$2,000
L. M. BARDUTZ Born in Regina, Linda Bardutz studied bow making with Lynn Hannings, George Rubino and William Salchow, and from 1987 to 2008 was principal cellist with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. This baroque style bow was commissioned in 1995 and features a round stick of snakewood, an ebony open trench frog and ebony adjuster. It is suitable for gamba or cello and very strong. In new condition. 77 grams; balance point: 25.5 cm.	$1,000
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