Notable Sales: W.E. Hill & Sons | Violin bow, circa 1915
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London, circa 1915
round stick, the tortoiseshell frog with gold rings and pearl eyes, the adjuster with two gold bands and pearl dots in the facets
stamped W.E. Hill & Sons on the handle
This bow is the work of W.C. Retford and is illustrated on pp. 60-61 of John Milnes' & Derek Wilson's book 'The Hill Bow Makers 1880-1962'.
58 grams (with original lapping)
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