【Adjusted】Old Violin Bow 4/4 Open Frog Black-Brown Horsehair

■ Product Overview
- Product Name: Old Violin Bow (Open Frog Style)
- Size: 4/4 Size
- Material: Unknown
- Inscription near the slide: XV//// (Possibly indicating a 19 grade? May be from a mass-production workshop)
- Features/Atmosphere: A rare silhouette that feels like a transitional design, somewhere between a Baroque and a modern bow.

■ Inscription/Origin
- Inscription/Label: No maker's mark
- Remarks: Detailed workshop/maker unknown as it is unauthenticated.

■ Specifications/Condition
- Frog: Repair history of chipping (no impact on playing performance)
- Wrapping: None, as per old style
- Structural Feature: Unusual specification with the slide metal placed on the stick side, not the frog side.

- Adjustments/Repairs: Rehaired (brown horsehair) and ebony tip replaced at the end of 2025.
- Usage: Applied with Bespoke Concerto rosin, tested only.

- Weight: 56.2g
- Warp/Bend: No issues
- Playing Characteristics: The balance point is closer to the hand, and despite its light body, it grips the strings well, producing clear articulation.
- Playing Style Compatibility: Usable for both modern and Baroque playing styles.

Remarks:
A bow with a very similar structure was featured in a French instrument catalog approximately 100 years ago (see 20th photo).

■ Notes
- This is an old/used item.
- Recommended for those who understand old bows, including their repair history and minor scratches.
- Please check the condition carefully in the photos.
- Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive or seeking perfection.