This bow is very old and is almost certainly the work of Carl Albert Nürnberger (1885 - 1971). Considering the wear in the stick's grip area, a calculated guess would put its origin at about 1925 or earlier. The bow is simply stamped *ALBERT NÜRNBERGER* which corresponds to this maker's stamp. (Stars flanking the name, as is seen in this case, were only introduced in 1920, which means this bow was made after that date.) The name stamp on this bow is much worn as are the facets next to the adjuster button, which have by now worn almost round. Other than the wear mentioned this stick is in superb condition without repairs or cracks.

This bow has undergone some needed restoration, more the consequence of extensive wear for over a century, than of any damage. This work has added many more decades to this bow's expected use.

This bow has truly excellent playing properties - it is exceptionally stable, fabulously balanced and has superb articulation - in all it lives up to the standards one would expect from an excellent Nürnberger.