W.E. Hill & Sons Violin Bow (c.1930)
W.E. Hill & Sons (Arthur Barnes) – silver mounted, England, c. 1930
Silver mounted - Stamped H&S to the stick.
Rare example with an engraved silver plaque:
College of Violinists / Senior Prize / C. Starr / 1930
Historical Note:
The engraved plaque records this bow as the Senior Prize awarded by the College of Violinists in 1930. The College, founded in 1890, was a specialist examining and diploma-granting body for string performance, known for maintaining high standards and awarding prizes of quality.
Prize bows of this type were typically commissioned directly from reputable London workshops, and it is likely that Hill & Sons supplied this example expressly for that purpose.
This bow has fantastic playing qualities and it it currently in original condition - a great bow for collectors or players.
Weight : 62g
Price : £4500
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