W.E Hill & Sons Silver Mounted Cello Bow London England

W. E. Hill & Sons (1887–1992) was a London-based firm that specialised in violins and other string instruments, and bows. It was also known as William Hill & Sons or William E. Hill & Sons. Founded by William Ebsworth Hill at 38 New Bond Street, London in 1887, the name W. E. Hill & Sons built on a long family history of violin making going back to William Ebsworth's great grandfather, Joseph Hill. The firm soon gained a widespread reputation for excellence in repairs, making of instruments, bows, cases and fittings as well as instrument identification and authentication. Many fine craftsmen worked for the firm, and they were particularly famous for their bow makers, their work renowned for its character and consistency.

This cello bow is stamped "HILL" and weighs 70.87 grams. It has a match mark of "H" and a maker's mark of '3' on the tip lining, which most likely indicates Albert Leeson, who worked at Hill's between 1920 and 1946. It has a octagonal stick of pernambuco and measures 70.5cm in length, with a silver lapping, leather grip, and silver tip lining. The frog is of ebony with a pearl eye, mounted in silver, and it has a solid silver button, with a pearl inlay at the bottom. It is in good condition.

This cello bow produces a resonant and clear sound, providing players with a gorgeous depth and clarity. The bow projects well across both the upper and lower registers, and produces a good tone at any dynamic. It is very stable, aided by the strength it possesses throughout the stick from frog to tip. This bow would be well suited to a player at at tertiary level or higher.

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