{"product_id":"a-rare-stanhope-lens-bow-by-august-edwin-prager","title":"A Rare Stanhope Lens Violin Bow By August Edwin Prager, S\/E.","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdwin August Prager (1875-1956) apprenticed with his father Friedrich Wilhelm Prager from 1889-1893 in Schonlind, Germany, after which he worked in the Bausch workshop in Leipzig until 1895. His father F.W. Prager (1832-1908) also worked for Ludwig Bausch from 1859-1862 and learned from C.F.W. Knopf. Prager bows are becoming increasingly sought after for their consistency in performance and craftsmanship, with silver mounted examples ranging from $4,000-$5000 in retail price. Other materials typically add 50% of value, be it gold mountings, ivory or tortoise shell, or a Stanhope lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine example of A.E. Prager’s work features well selected pernambuco and a Stanhope lens revealing the maker in his workshop. It presents in well preserved condition, less a single crack to the player side of the ebony frog. Strong, yet still supple, this bow is sure to please the discerning performer and avid collector alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walk-in Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46311563460807,"sku":"VLNB0160","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/FullSizeRender_a6dfe08f-0e70-4c70-b4d6-834b11ee837d.jpg?v=1759259740","url":"https:\/\/cohenviolins.com\/products\/a-rare-stanhope-lens-bow-by-august-edwin-prager","provider":"Cohen Violins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}