A Nickel-Mounted German Violin Bow, circa 1900, possibly by a member of the Nürnberger Family

A Nickel-Mounted German Violin Bow, circa 1900, probably by a member of the Nürnberger Family

Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, the Nürnberger family workshop produced a great number of high-quality bows, often based on the firm's signature Tourte model. The traditional family brand, which went into use around 1920, is '*Albert Nürnberger*', and was used by various makers of the family, including Franz Albert Jr., his son Carl Albert, grandson Karl Albert and great-grandson Christian Albert. Bows by these makers can often be distinguished from one another, but in instances when a specific attribution is not possible, as in this case, they can be described as 'by the Nürnberger family' or workshop. A lovely and responsive bow in excellent condition, at a very reasonable price for its kind.