⚫︎An Old Violin Bow Tortoiseshell style Engraving: Illegible Size: 4/4 Weight: 58.0g Balance Point: Around 240mm Fittings: Nickel silver No certificate of authenticity I purchased it as a French bow. I bought this bow because I was convinced that the style of the stick and the exquisite balance of the frog were uniquely beautiful. There are engravings on both sides, but I can't read them. I can read some of it, but I can't think of an author that connects to it. The shape of the head makes me feel like it has a strong German scent, although I bought it as a French bow. I've been collecting from overseas for over 30 years, and at first, my ignorance led me to be deceived, but as the number of items I handle has increased and I've acquired what are called genuine items, I've been staring at them intently every day, so I won't be fooled anymore⁉️ However, in 2025, due to "the problem of exchange rates" and "the soaring prices of old items in Europe and America," both Old Violins and Old Bows have jumped to several times the price of 30 years ago, and I can't easily buy them anymore. Not only in this era, but old bows are decreasing from the world due to deterioration and damage from impacts. Unlike violins, which can be repaired if cracked, this is rarely the case, and even with the hands of a top-class repairer, they cannot be completely restored. The excellent stick materials (such as Pernambuco) selected from the good old days and the excellent manufacturing techniques passed down through the ages are disappearing. To prevent this as much as possible, we "collectors & players" must handle them with care. This individual, being about 100 years old, is not a perfect item without scratches, etc., like a new one, but There is a very slight warp. I think it's normal for an old bow. I can't accurately describe the operability, but it's incomparable to a mediocre bow. To express it sensually, it's not a feeling of being supple and strong... but rather a feeling of being taut and evenly adjusted from the frog to the head, which is my own subjective expression as an amateur. I will be letting go of about 10 more of the violin bows I loved to collect, but they are not bows to be sold off, so you should be able to gain a sense of satisfaction from owning them. I think you can own them as assets even after purchase. Please make payment within one week. Returns are not accepted to prevent fraud.