We are pleased to offer this fine cello bow crafted by bow maker William D. Watson for examination, trial and purchase.
Bow Type: Cello Bow
Year: Circa 1975
Price: $8,000.00
Maker: William D. Watson
Dimensions: 77.5 g.
The Cello Bow
This bow is a fine example of his work from the period shortly after his departure from the Hill & Sons workshop. Mounted in ebony and silver, the octagonal stick is notably supple and responsive, offering a refined sense of elasticity in the hand. It draws a warm, balanced tone and favors subtle articulation, with a light, lively balance that encourages ease and fluidity across the bow. The bow is in excellent condition at this time.
The Maker
At the astonishingly young age of 14, William D. Watson joined the W.E. Hill & Sons firm in 1945. Watson became the first apprentice in the Hill shop in over seventeen years, and the last student of William Retford. Immediately, Retford realized the sure determination and aptitude Watson possessed, and entrusted him with crafting the “Fleur de Lys” design. During his time in the Hill shop, his elders were surprised to find that the young man achieved a standard of delicacy unequalled in any Hill bow. In 1962, Watson left the Hill firm to work under his own name.
Terms of Sale
This fine cello bow is available for examination and trial and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this cello bow, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.