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William Salchow

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,098

Type Details Sold Price
Cello Bow Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Salchow N. Y. Sat 1st March 2025 £5,098
Maker Overview

William Salchow (1926–2014) was a pioneering American bow maker who trained in Mirecourt, France, and later founded Salchow & Sons in New York. He mentored many leading U.S. bow makers, crafted bows prized by top musicians, and introduced his own rosin formula, leaving a lasting influence on modern bow making.

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