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JOHN CLUTTERBUCK Flag of UK
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 Bow Frog
Unbranded Vuillaume style cello bow, late 19th C
This older cello bow has moderate weight and good strength while the relatively short balance point gives it great agility for solo playing. The round pernambucco stick has an ivory tip face and silver wire grip. The silver mounted Vuillaume style frog has a slightly narrow spread of hair. Despite its age this bow is in excellent condition, with only minor repairs. 81 grams; balance point: 22.5 cm. 		$7,000 Bow Frog
REID HUDSON Flag of Canada
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. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$6,000 Bow Frog
HILL Flag of UK ~ 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 Bow Frog
L.MOUGENOT Flag of France
Made for the Paris shop of Leon Mougenot by an unknown Mirecourt bow maker, this is one of our lighter cello bows. The round pernambucco stick is light in colour with beautiful transparent figure. The silver mounted ebony frog and silver adjuster are completely original and in good condition. There are marks on the ebony frog and ivory tip face from playing, but no repairs. 78.5 grams; balance point: 23.5 cm. 		$4,500 Bow Frog
JOS. KUN OTTAWA Flag of Canada ~ SOLD ~
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. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$4,500 Bow Frog
H&S Flag of UK
The maker’s mark on this bow from W.E.Hill & Sons indicates that it is the work of Arthur Copley (b 1903 – d 1976). The round stick of pernambucco shows interesting figure. This bow is completely original except for the silver wire grip and one of the dots decorating the silver mounted frog. There is a moderate amount of wear on the stick at the thumb and the edges of the frog. In good condition, it is one of our lighter and more agile cello bows. 78 grams; balance point: 24.5 cm. 		$4,500 Bow Frog
REID HUDSON Flag of Canada
This bow is an excellent example the various cello bows by Reid Hudson which we have to offer. Reid’s cello bows are particularly favoured for their strength, balance and workmanship without flaw. This particular bow has an octagonal stick, silver tip face, imitation whalebone grip and silver adjuster. The silver mounted ebony frog has a mother of pearl slide and Parisian eye. 80.5 grams; balance point: 25 cm. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$4,000 Bow Frog
REID HUDSON Flag of Canada
This bow is an excellent example the various cello bows by Reid Hudson which we have to offer. Reid’s cello bows are particularly favoured for their strength, balance and workmanship without flaw. This particular bow has a round stick, ivory tip face, silver wire grip and silver adjuster. The silver mounted ebony frog has a mother of pearl slide and Parisian eye. 81 grams; balance point: 23 cm. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$4,000 Bow Frog
EMIL WERNER*** Flag of Germany
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 Bow Frog
MORGAN ANDERSEN Flag of USA
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 and nicks in the edge of the frog from playing. It is original in all its parts and in very good condition. 83 grams; balance point: 24 cm. 		$3,500 Bow Frog
F. MALO À MONTREAL Flag of Canada
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 Bow Frog
CHRISTIAN WANKA Flag of Germany
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 Bow Frog
J.L. DACUNHA N.Y. Flag of USA ~ SOLD ~
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 Bow Frog
Unstamped bow by Joseph Kun Flag of Canada
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. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$2,500 Bow Frog
A.SCHLIEPS Flag of USA
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 Bow Frog
H S Flag of Canada
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. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$2,200 Bow Frog
* Josef Sandner * Flag of Germany
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. 		$2,000 Bow Frog
HERBERT WANKA * Flag of Germany ~ 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 Bow Frog
TOURTE Flag of France
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. 		$1,600 Bow Frog
H S Flag of Canada
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. See www.reidhudson.com. 		$1,500 Bow Frog
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Arnold Dolmetsch Flag of UK ~ 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 Bow Frog
L. M. BARDUTZ Flag of Canada
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 Bow Frog
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