W.E. HILL & SONS gold / tortoise violin bow by Retford 57.7 g. punchy DAMPIT has been protecting wood

DAMPIT has been protecting wood instruments for over 40 years

named for its 19th century owner

With easy playability

injected solid polyurethane foam

W.E. HILL & SONS gold / tortoise violin bow by Retford 57.7 g. punchy DAMPIT has been protecting woodThis bow was made by William Charles Retford, one of the most esteemed bow makers from the London firm of W. E. HILL & SONS. The round stick, of finest Pernambuco, is mounted with a gold face plate. The tortoise shell frog is gold mounted, with large gold Parisian eyes on each side. The three part button is of gold and tortoise shell, and bears a Parisian eye in the end. The substantial wear on the handle indicates what a beloved playing stick this