This does bear new laser hallmarks for online selling purposesStamped clearly "Vuillaume A Paris" This item is entirely "Sold as Seen in the pics ONLY" since I cannot verify the stamp, it may or may not be a copyIt was bought from a house clearance dealerThere is obvious cosmetic wear throughout yet the bow functions without any concernsThe sensationally steady half round butt idea stopped the mortise from getting badly worn and keeps the frog steadyIt has shields in solid 18ct goldI do have gold testing equipment and this was tested here before being submitted to London Goldsmiths Hall Assay Office for laser marks by a local sponsor (British Culture Jewellery Co )The marks were added internally to the inside of the ferrule to avoid damaging the bow externally and also to to the slide which is clearly visible again when the frog is removed from the stickThis bow contains a lot of heavy solid 18ct gold and my purchase price reflected his since the dealer knew gold when he found it!!The bow is of considerable age my guess is at least 80-100 years old yet is working with only cosmetic wear and tearIt comes in a fancy wooden caseThe varnish is in reasonable condition over red brown timber which the guy who re-haired the bow said wasHigh quality Pernumbucco The frog is in ebony, with a curved gold slideThe face of the bow is solid gold which really adds weight and steadies play Tourte Lupot and Hill all did this on their best bows apparentlyThe hair has been added by a local guy who is a qualified luthier and well respected InternationallyHe offered to buy yet not at a price I could agree upon.The 18ct gold is soft-ish and the collared button adjuster has worn yet is still fully functioningIt looks original and yet I suspect the threaded pin rusted and was replaced at some stageI priced this for a quick sale----that you better believeI considered 3 major London Auctioneers yet I did not want to part with it for long periods where I could not sell it myself to viewers, I did not want to wait around 3 months for the auction then, if it sold, wait another three months for them to pay up (I couldn't believe their cheek)And since you have no percentage to pay on top (20% FOR MOST AUCTION Houses) of the ebay figure, this in truth is a very reasonable price indeed20% is a big ask for you to pay on this low estimate listing. "Do the Math" (DTM)as they say in the U.SCASH ON COLLECTION MUCH PREFERED-I pay 10% to ebay and 4% to PoyPol so DTM ad come collectSeriously call 07948 426456  if you bid, or are serious because I do not check ebay that often and I want to get it to you on time/next dayYOU REALLY DO NEED TO GIVE ME A QUICK CALL SO i CAN GET IT TO YOU PROMPTLYInternational buyers including Europe are welcome to contact me on (44)1206 520974 or inna.rc@gmail.comThis is collection by courier by arrangement only for International buyersWE WILL NOT SEND, THOUGH WE WILL PACKAGE AND LABEL FOR COLLECTIONI WILL COMMUNICATE TO ACHIEVE THIS IF YOU LET ME KNOWYOU MUST BOOK AND COLLECT VIA YOUR OWN COURIER ONLYTHIS MEANS IF YOU WANT THE BOW YOU HAVE TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO DISCUSS THE ARRANGEMENTS