The Pfretzschner family were Saxon instrument makers, and the founding of the G.A. Pfretzschner workshop in 1834 brought many of the finest craftsmen of the region together to produce bows and stringed instruments for international distribution.

Source

• “J.R. Judd Violins.” Providing Excellent Instruments and Service to the Beginning String Player and Professional Alike., www.jrjuddviolins.com/product/g-a-pfretzschner-violin-bow/.