A Silver Mounted Cello Bow by August Rau c.1950 (BG024) - $4,000 Canadian

A Silver Mounted Cello Bow by August Rau c.1950 (BG024) - $4,000 Canadian

A silver mounted cello bow with a octagonal stick, ebony frog & silver wire grip by August Rau. This bow was made in Germany mid 20th century. Weight: 79 grams.

August Rau 1866–1951

According to expert John Dilworth:

One of the best makers of the German school. Worked for W. Knopf and A. R. Weichold in Dresden. Established at Markneukirchen 1890-1939. Elegant head with best pernambuco sticks.