Cello bow made in Markneukirchen, circa 1890

Cello bow made in Markneukirchen, circa 1890

About Markneukirchen bows

This cello bow was made in the Markneukirchen area of Germany, close to the Czech border. The town was one of the main centres of German instrument making, producing a great many violins, violas, cellos, and bows every year. In addition to standard bows, the workshops often produced high-quality copies of bows by makers such as James Tubbs, Bazin and Vuillaume.

About the bow

This bow was made in Markneukirchen around 1890.

The round stick measures 695 mm, and the mounts are of nickel and ebony.

The bow weighs 80 grams.

How does it play?

This is a hefty bow, but it has a surprising amount of softness and nuance in the stick. It handles vigorous playing with ease and draws out a big sound.

Condition

This bow is in very good condition.

Certification

The Ivory Act reference is MHS1KWAD.

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