This German violin bow from the Richard Weichold workshop bears the traditional stamp of an arrow with the initials “R.W.” on the upper facet of the handle and “R. Weichold. Dresden” on the nearside facet of the handle. It is in excellent condition and comprises an octagonal pernambuco stick with silver mounted ebony frog which is decorated with pearl eyes; the three piece adjuster of silver/ebony/silver, capped with a pearl eye.

Richard Weichold learned violin making as an apprentice of C.G.Pfretzschner before joining his father’s shop which he took over on the latter’s death. He built a very successful bow making enterprise in Dresden, not only employing a large number of bowmakers making a wide range of bows, but buying in completed bows from some of the finest bow makers in Germany, Nurnberger et al, which were subsequently stamped with the Weichold stamps.

A lovely bow, still in the affordable range, and suitable for the keen amateur or advancing student, a bow that will take you to the next level.

Reference: VNB.816