Sivori Violin Bow -Early 20th Century, in Sterling, Markneukirchen

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This is a violin bow from the late 1940’s to early 1950’s. The bow is stamped “SIVORI and also stamped “GERMANY” behind the frog on the stick. This is a violin bow made 1910-1930. The bow is stamped “SIVORI” above the frog and “GERMANY” behind the frog on the butt of the stick. Sivori stamped bows were made in the Markneukirchen area of Germany. The SIVORI name typically refers to trade bows made in Germany from the late 19th century and early 20th century. These were part of a massive industrial output from the Markneukirchen region, designed to capitalize on the fame of lengendary virtuosos. Workshops frequently used the names of famous players like (Sivori, Old Bull, or Sarasante) as model names rather than claim of authorship. These bows were produced in large workshops or by “out-workers” and then sold through major export firms like in this case the Ernst Heinrich Roth shop. They were then imported to America by their cousin, the Scherl & Roth Company, dealers in instruments and bows. The bows were sold to many violin shops in the states from 1900-1945. This Sivori violin bow was brought to America by the Scherl & Roth Company dealers in instruments and bows. The bows were sold to many violin shops in the states from 1950-1970. This bow is in good condition and has been fully gone over here at the shop. The bow is pernambuco, round in section, sterling silver and has a blind eye classic frog. The mother of pearl slide goes the entire length up to the heel. The stick has a tinsel winding that I felt added to the character of the bow. I did not replace it. It adds to the charm of the bow and is still very functional. I replaced the leather thumb grip. The endscrew button is solid silver and the head and the frog are in excellent condition.

Weight fully haired 58.9 grams