Violoncello bow
Maker
William Salchow
Date1977
Place MadeNew York City, New York, United States, North America
SignedBranded on stick toward player: SALCHOW NYMarkingsStamped with metal die on stick under frog in front of mortise: I 77 6 [four dots arranged in diamond pattern]
Stamped with metal die on stick under frog behind mortise: I 77
Stamped with metal die on frog lining in front of eyelet: 6 II 77
DescriptionStick: octagonal; pernambuco
Frog: ebony; silver ferrule, heel-plate, and lining; abalone eyes surrounded by sterling silver rings (Parisian eyes), abalone slide; rounded heel
Adjuster: ebony; two silver bands; abalone eye
Tip plate: ebony-lined silver
Wrapping: silver
Grip: black leather
DimensionsStick length: 693 mm
Head height: 26.9 mm
Head width (bottom): 11.7 mm
Stick width near tip: 5.7 mm (top to bottom); 5.8 mm (side to side)
Stick width near middle: 9.1 mm (top to bottom); 8.9 mm (side to side)
Stick width at end of handle: 9.2 mm (top to bottom); 9.3 mm (side to side)
Frog height: 24.4-23.9 mm
Frog length (top): 50.7 mm
Frog length (bottom): 51.6 mm
Frog width (top): 9.2 mm (front) - 9.1 mm (back)
Frog width (bottom): 13.4 mm (back) - 13.9 mm (ferrule)
Weight: 81.8 grams
ProvenanceThis bow was purchased by Robert Cancelosi from its maker in 1979.
Documentation and Certification:
Letter of Appraisal from William Salchow, New York, June 1979.
Credit LineGift of Ken Cancelosi, in memory of Robert Cancelosi, 2024
Object number15856
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