The last part of the stamp is barely legible. I can see "ris" for Paris, but that is all that can be seen. The rest is illegible. 

You'll be very surprised as to how well this beautiful cello bow plays! If you're not overjoyed by your purchase, send it back! I'll give you a refund minus transportation costs. You'll make somebody else happy! 

In a violin shop, the bow would sell for over ten thousand dollars. At auction it would sell less than what I am selling it. But at auction you don't get to try out the bow. You buy blind and there is no return. With me there is no risk. You have a 30-day trial period. Not happy with your purchase, you return the bow in the same condition that you received it and you get your refund. This is a no brainer!

Regardless of the maker, the bow is a professional caliber tool. How do I know? Because my bow luthier, who did the work on the bow, graded its playing characteristics as such. I also had a symphony orchestra cellist play on this bow:  " ... a very good bow: Strong. Even. Balanced." Those were his comments.

Fine pernam-buko wood. Silver mounts. Silver tip-plate with parallel pins.

The bow is in fine condition. It pulls a very beautiful tone. Clean crisp spicatto that leaves nothing to be desired.
But you don't have to believe me. Play the bow. Experience it yourself! Why play an untested bow from an auction and discover buyer's remorse? Why buy from an auction when you can't return your purchase? Why pay double the amount in a music store? 

Including button: 71.5 cm
Weight: 80.74 grams

Full spec sheet on last photo gives you everything you need to know.

Professionally packaged. PVC tube. Courier service.

Shipping rates have doubled from a year ago. I'll show you the shipping invoice, and if you've overpaid, I will refund the difference between what you paid and the original invoice.

Strength: Strong, with no noticeable bend from side-to-side and in the camber.
Spiccato: Excellent with a crisp sound. Spiccato was played closer to the middle of the bow, away from the hand. 
Comfortability: Comfortable and well balanced. The bow weighs 81.6 grams, well within the weight range of a standard cello bow. 
Ease of playing: Easy to play with consideration to the camber.
Camber: The bow follows the camber and is even throughout the draw.
Full Sound: Throughout the bow it provides you with a full sound. Pairs nicely with a cello of great sound production.
Depth: Capable of producing rich, nuanced sounds. Any perceived lack of strength, which doesn't exist in reality, is compensated through its capabilities and varieties  of texture and sound. 
Eras: Suited for all eras. Recommended for Baroque, Classical, and Romantic works that require dramatic changes in dynamic. 
Comments: This bow is excellent for light and quick bow work - well suited for techniques like ricochet or sautille. Easy to handle when cycling through quick changes of bow techniques or volume. 
Player's Feeling: "Though perhaps not as flashy as high end cello bows, it has a wealth of nuance. It's strong and reliable." 

What are you waiting for? Don't like buying bows on eBay? No problem! If you want me to put it in a music store, let me know and then you can pay double the price. They have overhead. I don't.

I don't overcharge on shipping. Shipping costs have doubled from two years ago. I will email you the shipping receipt so that you can see for yourself, what I paid for shipping, insurance, and packaging. Shipping prices for international shipments for bows are now at the 550 dollar point. I know because I just shipped a bow to the UK.