William D. Watson
Bow maker
(1930 – 2018)
The last pupil of William Retford, William Watson worked for the firm of W.E. Hill & Sons from 1945 to 1962. He continued to make exemplary bows after leaving the firm and built a reputation as an authority on the history of British bow making.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $9,164 in Feb 2005, for a violin bow.
- 84 auction price results.
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Bows
Violin Bow
London
Violin Bow
London
Violin Bow
London
Violin Bow
London
Violin Bow
London
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