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Cello bow by H. R. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen, circa 1905
About Hermann Richard Pfretzschner
Hermann Richard Pfretzschner is considered to be one of the very best German bow makers. Part of a large family of instrument makers, he learnt bow making from his father before travelling to Paris to work for Jean Baptiste Vuillaume. Pfretzschner spent just one year with Vuillaume, 1874, before returning home to Germany.
Vuillaume's fame and importance cannot be overstated: to have spent this year working in the most important Parisian violin and bow shop undoubtedly had a large effect on the young Pfretzschner, refining his work and giving his name great prestige when returning to his native Germany. His work is particularly influenced by Voirin, one of many great bow makers in the Vuillaume workshop.
Pfretzschner established his own Markneukirchen workshop in 1880 and quickly became very successful. In 1901 he was given the honour of being the named purveyor to the Saxon court: after this date Pfretzschner bows bear the royal Saxonian crest on their frogs.
About the cello bow
This bow was made in Markneukirchen around 1905 and is a characteristic example of Pfretzschner's work.
The octagonal stick measures 696 mm and the mounts are silver and ebony, with the exception of the replacement nickel button.
The bow weighs 84 grams.
How does it play?
This bow is probably the strongest stick we have in stock at the moment for cellos! It's a very reliable partner and until recently was paired very successfully with a bright instrument that can be somewhat slower to respond.
Condition
The bow is in very good condition with a replacement button.
Further information
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