This does bear new laser "British Culture" hallmarks for online selling purposes for our security and yoursMy daughter had this hallmarked so you can be secure in what you are buying and I can sell online as gold without ebay cancelling my listingStamped clearly "Vuillaume A Paris" it may or may not be a copy I can only comment on the materialsThis item is entirely "Sold as Seen in the Pics ONLY" you get what you see in condition describedNo returns pleaseThere 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 Jewelery Co )The marks were added internally to the inside of the D shaped hair ferrule as well as top sliding curved sectionThis bow contains a lot of heavy solid 18ct gold My opinion is that this is 100+ years old yet is fully working with only cosmetic wear and tearThe varnish is in reasonable condition over red brown timber which the guy who re-haired the bow said wasHigh quality good density dark reddish brown Pernambuko The frog is in ebony, with a curved gold slideThe face of the bow is solid gold which really adds weight and steadies head in play The hair has been added by a local guy who is a qualified luthier and well respected Internationallypriced for a quick sale I know this to be a great price for a bow of this qualityCASH ON COLLECTION MUCH PREFERED Meeting on London Central Line Tube around the city is a real option for cash on collection Call therefore on 0.7.9.4.8  4.2.6.4.5.6  if you are serious about trying because I want to get it to you on time/next dayAnd a courtesy call really helps weed out the gold scammers marauding ebay/paypalWho know that you only get to fill out a disgraceful survey for attempted/failed scamsYOU REALLY DO NEED TO GIVE ME A QUICK CALL SO i CAN GET IT TO YOU PROMPTLY via Special delivery signedInternational buyers including Europe are Royal Mail International Signed for or Fedex only