This violin bow has truly superb playing properties that would satisfy the most astute and demanding musician. It has signs of much use but is in impeccable condition. The frog and adjustor appear to be original.
Heinz Dölling was born in 1913 into a family of foremost German bowmakers and was active in Wernitzgrün in Saxony during the late 1930's. He died in 2001.
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The Stick :
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Octagonal, of good pernambuco
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The Nut :
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Plain ebony, bearing the maker's stamp. The adjuster button is of plain silver, the original
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Mountings :
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Solid silver. The frog slide is in silver, not mother-of-pearl
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Lapping :
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Silver wire lapping. Recent black leather thumbpad
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Tip Slide :
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Indeterminate. Recent
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Condition :
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This bow is in excellent condition, free from repairs. Recently rehaired
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