Over the years, John Norwood Lee has become one of the best known bow makers in America. He spent many years in the workshops of Bein & Fushi in Chicago perfecting his craft before opening his own workshop. This is an especially nice example of his work, gold mounted with a beautiful gold and ebony button.
Heinz Dölling worked with his father Otto and established his own workshop in 1938. He was highly respected for his elegant workmanship. Even though the GDR (East Germany) was not favorable towards individual craftsmen developing their own personal style, he was able to establish an international reputation through major trade fairs.