LilHobbit Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 I recently picked up this Nurnberger Violin bow that plays quite nicely. It's stamped Albert Nurnberger with an engraving beside the frog that I believe reads "W Germany". Given the West Germany stamp, would anyone be able to give an idea of when it was made? No stars next to the name either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 I rather doubt that the bow is from the Nürnberger Workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwillis Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Was this bow listed online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Dorsey Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Something is fishy about this bow. The Nurnberger shop had the misfortune to end up in East Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilHobbit Posted June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Brad Dorsey said: Something is fishy about this bow. The Nurnberger shop had the misfortune to end up in East Germany. That's rather unfortunate. Regardless of whether it's from the Nurnberger shop or not, it's still an awesome playing bow. Was it common to etch the West Germany, East Germany or just Germany into the bow in that location behind the frog by the shop itself? It could also be that I'm seeing it incorrectly (it is time for another eye exam!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsaunders Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, LilHobbit said: That's rather unfortunate. Regardless of whether it's from the Nurnberger shop or not, it's still an awesome playing bow. Was it common to etch the West Germany, East Germany or just Germany into the bow in that location behind the frog by the shop itself? It could also be that I'm seeing it incorrectly (it is time for another eye exam!) It is a Chinese bow with a fake stamp, as can be bought anytime on ebay. Markneukirchen was in "East" Germany, and a "Made in GDR" would be a lightly stamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Dorsey Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 4 hours ago, LilHobbit said: ...Was it common to etch the West Germany, East Germany or just Germany into the bow in that location behind the frog by the shop itself?... Germany, West Germany and W Germany are all common stamps on bows. I've never seen East Germany, and I doubt that it was ever used. As Jacob says, bows made there probably would have said GDR, if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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