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What is a violin bow called?
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A violin bow is called a fiddlestick occasionally, in vernacular speech. It is a wooden stick that is typically made out of different types of wood such as brazilwood or rosewood, while the bow hair is made from horsehair. It is rubbed against the tuned strings of a violin to produce sounds.
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Exstremely Rare Collection Alcoa Aluminum String Instruments, Bass, Cello, Violin
By Alcoa Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
Being offered extremely rare collection of aluminum string instruments,,string bass, ,cello,,and violin....... circa 1930s, all 3 instruments originaly wood grain painted, have been ...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a truly evocative piece of musical folk art: an original three-string violin hand-crafted around 1890-1920 from an official French “Manufacture des Tabacs / République Franç...
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
$13,691 Sale Price
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G.A. Pfretzschner Violin in Case
Located in High Point, NC
The Pfretzschner family operated as major dealers and makers of fine string instruments and bows in Markneukirchen, which was the epicenter of German violin making.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Materials
Ebony, Maple, Spruce
A Miniature Violin and Bow 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A Miniature Violin and Bow 20th Century with a single piece back and penwork banding 30cm long (max), 11cm, 8cm
Provenance; The Simon Castle Collection of Treen
Category
20th Century Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The enamel painting displays exceptional detail and color saturation, with delicately rendered figures, architectural elements, and atmospheric sky tones. The instrument is further e...
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Musical Instruments
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Collection Italian Miniature Green Malachite Silver Vermeil Musical Instruments
Located in London, GB
Comprising six intricately detailed pieces - including a harp, violin, and mandolin - each instrument is skilfully crafted from silver and adorned with vermeil (silver-gilt) accents ...
Category
20th Century Italian Musical Instruments
Materials
Malachite, Vermeil, Silver
