Many German bows before the turn of the 20^th century utilised Ironwood or Snakewood. This bow is made from Snakewood, the wood most commonly seen in baroque bows, these woods are usually a little higher in density than Pernambuco allowing the bowmaker to work them a little thinner.

This bow is from the highly important instrument and bow making centre of Markneukirchen in Saxony where large numbers of high-quality bows were destined to travel to violin makers in the four corners of the world.

German Cello Bow, Saxon School c.1870

reference: VCB210