Jean Baptiste Vuillaume Violin, Paris circa 1839
This is an outstanding Stradivari model violin by Jean Baptiste Vuillaume dating from around 1840. It’s in very good condition – the sound is powerful, brilliant and solistic.
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This is an outstanding Stradivari model violin by Jean Baptiste Vuillaume dating from around 1840. It’s in very good condition – the sound is powerful, brilliant and solistic.
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This is a very fine early Gand & Bernardel violin. It’s in exemplary condition with no cracks or damage, and the sound is big and beautiful.
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This is a fine Neapolitan violin by Giuseppe Gagliano, the most talented son of Nicolo Gagliano. It’s a superb sounding concert instrument in excellent restored condition.
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Karel Pilař is the most respected member of this important Czech violin-making family – here we have a beautiful example of his early work in near-perfect condition.
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When it comes to getting more sound for your pound, the makers of the closely related Prague and Vienna schools have to be at the top of anyone’s list. This violin is a perfect illustration, a beautiful early 19th century Strad copy with excellent tone and great playability which would run rings around many an Italian violin of the period.
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This is a beautifully preserved example of the work of Christian Wilhelm Seidel, an accomplished Markneukirchen maker of the mid 19th century. It’s a very flat model with a brilliant and carrying sound.
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An unusually fine example of this maker’s work, this violin is in perfect condition and sounds tremendous.
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A beautifully preserved example of the work of Heinrich Th. Heberlein from 1927, this is Markneukirchen violin-making at its best. The violin is illustrated in Bruce Babbitt’s book “Markneukirchen Violins And Bows”.
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This is a very fine and rare gold and tortoiseshell mounted cello bow by Franz Albert Nürnberger jun. (1854-1931), the most talented member of this important German family.
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A near-mint condition WE Hill & Sons viola bow in chased gold and ebony, the stick by John Clutterbuck (1970).
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This is a very attractive violin bow from the Morizot workshop, made around 1950 and in excellent condition.
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This is an outstanding Persoit violin bow with exceptional sound and handling. Currently fitted with copy frog and button, but supplied with the original open frog and ivory button.
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This is a great Joseph Arthur Vigneron from around 1900 – it’s a strong but supple stick with a big sound, and the condition is very good.
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This is a beautiful gold mounted Tubbs bow in excellent condition – it’s a superb playing bow with a unique buttery sound.
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This is a remarkable early gold mounted bow by Etienne Pajeot, perhaps the most fascinating and innovative of all French makers. It’s an exceptional playing bow – the frog has some restoration but the stick is very well preserved.
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This is an early JA Lamy viola bow made on a Vuillaume model, relatively lightweight but very strong, and in great condition.
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Eugène Sartory commands a unique level of respect amongst musicians. Here we have a fine example from what is arguably his best period, in excellent condition and with a big rounded sound.
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This is a lovely French violin from the mid 19th century. It’s our favourite kind of violin – a ‘campfire Strad” offering an exceptional quality of sound at a modest price.
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This is an exceptional gold and tortoiseshell mounted ‘fleur de lys’ Hill bow from the 1920s – in mint condition, beautifully balanced with a strong yet responsive stick.
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This beautiful bow is one of the best Nürnbergers we have seen, and without doubt the finest we have ever had for sale. It’s a gold mounted example in excellent condition with exceptional playing qualities.
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An excellent Mirecourt violin with a fine tone, rather better than your average Collin-Mézin! Lovely size and in near perfect condition.
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Sorry, we don’t have photos of this Franz Albert Nürnberger Jr. Violin Bow. It is sold but we usually have similar violin bows for sale.
Sorry, we don’t have photos of this August Nürnberger Süss Violin Bow. It is sold but we usually have similar violin bows for sale.
This very fine viola bow was in the personal collection of Bernard Millant and is illustrated in “L’Archet” – it’s an excellent playing bow in excellent condition.
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Alfred Vincent is one of our favourite makers, and we’re delighted to have a viola of his on offer. It’s a big sounding instrument, well used but entirely free of cracks or repairs.
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This is an interesting and historic viola by the Austro-Hungarian maker Carl Zach. Given by Zach to the great Czech violist František Ondříček, it has a clear line of provenance. It’s a fine solistic instrument in an excellent state of preservation.
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We are always on the lookout for great sounding small violas and this English instrument from the late 18th century is particularly successful. A broad and bold model made in the circle of Richard Duke, it has a rich and powerful tone.
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Gand & Bernardel were the pre-eminent French violin-makers of the late 19th century. Here we have a great sounding violin made by them in 1885 and still in outstanding condition.
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This is a very nice bow by Eugene Cuniot, known as “Cuniot-Hury” – in very good condition and an excellent player.
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This is a very fine silver-mounted FN Voirin in mint condition – unlike many better preserved Voirins, it’s a strong stick of an ideal weight.
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Another lovely example of EA Ouchard’s work, this bow is from his best period, it’s very well preserved and it’s a treat to play.
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This is a very pure JA Lamy violin bow, near-mint and retaining its original lapping and thumb leather. And of course it plays beautifully (or we wouldn’t be offering it for sale)…
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This is an exceptional decorated gold and tortoiseshell violin bow by EA Ouchard. It’s in near-mint condition and is one of the finest 20th century violin bows we have seen.
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This is an interesting early Hill bow, probably the work of William Napier. The condition is excellent and the playability very typical of early Hills, strong yet supple.
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FX Tourte is without question the greatest name in the history of bow-making. Here we have a superb example from around 1800, original in all parts and in excellent condition. It’s a tremendous player worthy of a leading soloist.
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This is an exceptional example of the work of Nicolo Bergonzi – a first class concert instrument and in very good condition.
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This is a lovely John Betts violin from around 1800 in an exceptional state of preservation – the sound is refined, sweet, and beautifully balanced.
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This is a beautifully preserved del Gesu copy by John Lott II, one of England’s finest makers. It’s a top class concert instrument in remarkable condition – a great violin for a soloist but also a highly collectable example.
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Here’s another very fine early Hill bow in silver and ebony – it’s a Tourte model with a round stick, the condition is great and it plays beautifully.
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François Peccatte was the younger brother of Dominique, and their work shares many points of style. The exact working relationship isn’t documented, but François was 11 years younger, and it’s assumed that he apprenticed with Dominique in Paris.
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This is a beautiful and highly collectable Maline viola bow with ivory mounts, currently in excellent condition – it has a strong but supple stick and a beautifully focused sound.
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Arthur Bultitude is a highly respected English maker who spent much of his working life at Hills. On leaving the Hill shop he specialised in exquisite bows with ornamental frogs such as this lovely gold mounted viola bow.
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This is a great early James Tubbs viola bow made for WE Hill whose brand it bears on the stick and the frog. It’s in a very fine state of preservation and it’s an unusually versatile player.
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This is a violin by one of the most respected English makers of the 20th century, George Wulme Hudson. It’s a brilliant sounding violin suitable for a budding soloist, and in excellent condition.
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Joseph Alfred Lamy was one of the great makers of the late 19th century – this violin bow is a strong player and in unusually fine condition.
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This is a fine and very early Sartory bow in excellent condition from the collection of the renowned Slovenian violinist and pedagogue Igor Ozim. Sartory prices continue to rise at an alarming rate, and well-preserved early examples such as this fetch a premium.
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Emile Auguste Ouchard is the only 20th century maker whose popularity rivals that of Sartory – here we have a rather special bow from the late 1930s retaining all its original features. An outstanding player’s bow too…
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This is a very attractive viola bow by Garner Wilson, one of the many great British makers who came out of the Hill shop. The condition is near-mint.
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This is an unusually fine Nicolas Maire stick with later mounts. It’s in near perfect condition, and the sound is pure and focused.
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This is a very fine Peccatte model violin bow by one of the most popular mid-20th century French makers.
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We always try to keep a few bows by Ouchard Père in stock. His work is very dependable and quite undervalued.
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This is a very nicely preserved viola bow by Joseph Henry, perhaps the most reliable maker of the Peccatte school. It’s a phenomenal sounding bow with a big velvety tone.
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This is a superb early Sartory viola bow in excellent condition – a beautifully balanced stick with very fine playing qualities.
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This is a very fine viola bow by James Tubbs, in an excellent state of preservation and with a huge and luminous tone.
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This is an unusually fine Hill bow from the collection of the late Bill Watson. It’s in pristine condition and it’s a spectacular player.
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This is a very nice violin bow from the Bausch workshop, made around 1920. It’s in excellent condition and it’s a great all-rounder for a young student.
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This is a unique and highly collectable Vuillaume shop bow made by Charles Peccate. It has its original silk lapping, and the frog has a Stanhope lens with a micro-photo of JB Vuillaume.
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We are serious fans of James Tubbs, and we sell more bows by him than by any other maker. This is a very typical example of his middle period work, with the rounded ferrule, long adjuster and silver face that are his hallmarks.
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Bill Watson (1930-2018) was a much loved elder statesman of British bow-making. This fine cello bow was made some 20 years ago but has remained unused until now.
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This is an exceptional cello bow by Joseph Henry, one of the greatest of 19th century makers.
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This is a very attractive and excellent-sounding violin from the Venetian maker Eugenio Degani. It has some restoration, the scroll is later, and it’s priced accordingly.
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This is a remarkable and intriguing del Gesu fake, most likely the work of TJ Holder. It’s a beautiful violin with a first class sound, but I don’t suppose we will ever know for sure who made it.
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EA Ouchard is probably the greatest of 20th century French makers, and this is a lovely example in silver. Made for Georges Coné in Lyon, it’s in excellent condition and a spectacular player as you’d expect from this maker.
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This is a very fine FN Voirin stick with replacement frog and button. Voirin bows are renowned for their luminous sound, and this is a great example at an affordable price.
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August Rau (1866-1951) is an important maker in the history of German bows. This is a very nice example of his higher quality of bow – the condition is very good, and the sound is big, warm and fruity.
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This is an exceptional Dominique Peccatte viola bow in near mint condition – no wear whatsoever, all the silver is original, as is the ivory face. A very handsome example for a collector or a soloist.
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This is another great bow from the Nürnberger workshop, probably Franz Albert circa 1925 – made on quite an unusual model with a very refined head and distinctive adjuster. It’s a strong and full-sounding bow with some minor condition issues.
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Claude Thomassin is a maker whose star is rising rapidly, and we are always delighted to offer his bows. Here we have a fine viola bow in excellent condition – it’s a powerful stick with a powerful sound.
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This is a very beautiful smaller viola by perhaps the most under-rated French maker, ASP Bernardel. As always with this maker, the workmanship and the sound are of the highest quality.
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This is a near mint violin bow by Claude Thomassin, still one of the most under-rated of 20th century makers. It’s a highly collectable example but also a great bow for a musician.
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We have a number of Franz Albert Nürnberger bows at the moment, each one better than the other. This example from the early 1900s is in top condition and has a brilliant solistic quality.
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This is a lovely middle period James Tubbs cello bow in excellent condition.
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This is a great early James Tubbs violin bow made for WE Hill whose brand it bears. It’s in excellent condition, the stick is strong and the sound is 100% Tubbs!
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Jean Joseph Martin was one of the extraordinary team of makers assembled by JB Vuillaume, and his bows very often follow the Vuillaume model. This is a more personal creation with a distinctive head – very unusually it bears an authentic Dominique Peccatte brand. The bow is in near perfect condition.
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This is a very nice Vuillaume model bow made by JJ Martin around 1885. Branded “J. Guarini”, it’s a very fine example of this maker’s work – it has a powerful stick with a big bright sound.
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Eugène Sartory enjoys an unrivalled popularity amongst musicians. Here we have an outstanding bow from his best period – it’s in mint condition and plays like a dream.
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This is a particularly beautiful Pajeot violin bow from the maker’s best period – it’s in excellent condition, original in all parts, and it plays with a rare combination of strength and finesse.
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It’s questionable how many violins John Betts himself made, but he employed an illustrious group of makers such as Tobin, Vincenzo and Joseph Panormo, both Bernard Simon Fendts and John Furber, along with other less well known names. Betts instruments tend to exhibit very high standards of craftsmanship and tone.
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Ferdinand Gagliano (1738-1804) was the son of Nicolo and nephew of Gennaro. His violins have always been appreciated for their excellent tonal qualities – this example has exceptional clarity and projection.
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Giovanni Grancino is the most respected maker of the Milanese school. This example is built on a grand Amati pattern, and it’s a first class concert instrument.
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This is a very fine example of the work of Giovanni Lucchi – it’s a very powerful bow with a fantastic crunchy sound, and it’s in mint condition.
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This is a fine example of the work of Johann Wilhelm Knopf in near mint condition – a real collector’s piece and an exciting player too.
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In our opinion Joseph Arthur Vigneron is one of the best makers of the late 19th century and his bows always seem to work. This is a lovely example in great condition, unusually refined and responsive.
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Another great cello bow from one of the less well known Vuillaume makers, Jean “Grand” Adam. A very attractive bow showing hardly any signs of use over its 150 year life, it makes quite an impression.
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This viola is one of the finest examples of the work of Charles Brugère in existence. The condition is near mint and the sound is warm and responsive.
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Here’s another lovely Salsedo violin from 1928, slightly bigger and bolder than the other example we have. The main difference is that it’s red not yellow…
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Charles Nicolas Bazin is a great maker whose work is still highly undervalued. This is a lovely cello bow in excellent condition, the property of a professional orchestral player.
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Eugenio Degani is one of the most recognizable of modern Italian makers. His violins are always refined and stylish. Here we have a wonderful sounding example in perfect condition.
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We sell antique violins suitable for students through a network of violin teachers around the world – from Latvia to Los Angeles. If you are a teacher and would like to work with us please get in touch.
We sell antique violin bows suitable for students through a network of violin teachers around the world – from Latvia to Los Angeles. If you are a teacher and would like to work with us please get in touch.
This is a great violin from the Hill workshop – dating from 1904, it’s in a fine state of preservation and it has a concert sound.
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This is an interesting and finely made German bow sold by Chanot of London towards the end of the 19th century. Excellent condition and a bright, nervy stick.
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Here we have an early Claude Thomassin made during his time at Gand & Bernardel – another exceptional bow from this highly individual maker.
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Nicolas Maire is a highly respected Mirecourt maker closely associated with Pajeot, but who made the all-important journey to Paris. His style evolved significantly during his working life – this mid-period stick is in immaculate condition and has superb copy mounts by Derek Wilson.
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An unusually fine Hill violin bow from the early 1930s, this silver and tortoiseshell example is in mint condition and plays wonderfully.
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Louis Bazin was a third generation bow-maker of consummate skill whose work is still undervalued simply because he worked in Mirecourt and not Paris. This bow is a mighty player and in top condition.
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Louis Morizot (Morizot Père) is one of my favourite makers, and here we have a beautiful and collectable bow of his in original condition – a spectacularly good player too.
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This is a great playing bow by one of the foremost makers of the Peccatte School, Pierre Simon. Some signs of use but in very good condition overall.
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This is a fine and beautifully preserved violin bow by Marcel Fétique – it’s in top condition and it produces a big sound.
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Emanuel Adam Homolka was the most talented maker to emerge from the Strnad workshop in Prague. His violins are rightly valued for their artistry and their tonal qualities. This is a lovely example with a unique silvery timbre.
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Victor Fétique is a hugely popular maker – still relatively affordable, his bows are always beautifully executed yet functional. This cello bow has had a good deal of use but remains in very good condition.
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This is a very attractive viola bow by Marcel Lapierre. Branded twice and dated 1960 under the frog, it’s in excellent condition – it’s also a remarkable player for its price.
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Yet one more excellent Hill bow, this time a fine early gold and tortoiseshell example with a stick by WIlliam Johnston, the frog bearing marks for Bultitude. Some wear to the stick but generally in very fine condition, and a lovely golden tone.
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