Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow with Round Stick

This violin bow was made in Markneukirchen in the early 20th Century by the Nürnberger family. Having established themselves in Markneukirchen in the early 19th Century, the Nürnbergers were a mainstay of German bow making many years, and their work was well appreciated both by soloists and orchestral musicians across Europe. There were a number of makers within the family across the generations, starting with Franz Albert Nürnberger, born in 1826, who was well known for his older German model. His son Franz Albert Nürnberger II inherited the workshop in 1894, and eventually navigated the direction of the family's making towards French models, especially that of François Xavier Tourte. F. A. Nürnberger II's sons, grandson, and great-grandson all continued the tradition of making in the family, and all used the now classic "*ALBERT NÜRNBERGER*" stamp.

The bow is stamped "ALBERT NÜRNBERGER" and weighs 63.25 grams. It has a round stick of pernambuco with a silver wire lapping, and a leather grip. The frog is fully mounted in silver, and has a one-piece silver button. It is in good condition.

This violin bow has a strong stick which produces a full and compact sound. It is evenly weighted from frog to tip and offers a very tactile playing experience. It is easy to control faster bow strokes, and produces a clear and articulate sound on every note. It would be most suitable for performance at a tertiary level or higher.