August Rau violin bow, fine German violin bow in gold and tortoiseshell (Certificate H.-K. Schmidt)

Fine Markneukirchen violin bow by August Rau

• finest, original stamped violin bow in gold and tortoise shell by the sought-after master
• excellent masterwork from around 1948 in outstanding condition
• gold-mounted tortoiseshell frog and three-part button in the Parisian style
• octagonal stick made of the finest pernambuco wood
• perfectly balanced, powerful, warm, large and voluminous sound
• certificate by H.-K. Schmidt, Dresden

The Markneukirchen bow maker August Rau learned the bow making trade in the 1880s from the Nürnberger family and then worked in Dresden for some time

This fine August Rau violin bow is a rare and exceptionally well-preserved example in gold fittings. After his time in Dresden and with a wealth of experience gained from the renowned bow makers Knopf and Weichold, August Rau opened his own workshop in Markneukirchen in 1890. There, at the mid 20th century, he built this fine octagonal gold bow out of the finest pernambuco wood. A beautiful mother-of-pearl slide and eye adorn the striking, gold-mounted ebony frog. The violin bow has its perceived balance point in the middle, minimally in the lower half. Free shipping, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.