Fritz Müller Cello Bow, Bubenreuth circa 1960
This is a rather superior modern German bow with decorative mounts – it’s a stiff and powerful stick in a shorter length, ideal for a smaller player.
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Cello Bows
Laberte Workshop Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1920
The workshops of Marc Laberte produced a huge range of instruments and bows in the early 20th century – their silver-mounted bows are of consistently high quality.
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Paul Weidhaas Cello Bow for Victor Fétique circa 1930
Paul Weidhaas is one of the most respected of early 20th century German bow-makers. Here we have a fine cello bow made in the French style, and in unusually pristine condition.
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Franz Albert Nürnberger jun. Cello Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
This is a very fine and rare gold and tortoiseshell mounted cello bow by Franz Albert Nürnberger jun. (1854-1931), the most talented member of this important German family.
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Victor Fétique Cello Bow, Paris circa 1930
Another lovely cello bow by one of the more reliable 20th century makers. This example is very strong – the condition is excellent apart from a chip in the end of the stick by the adjuster and a bit of repairwork to the back plate.
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James Tubbs Cello Bow, London circa 1885
This is a lovely middle period James Tubbs cello bow in excellent condition.
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Victor Fétique Cello Bow, Paris circa 1925
Victor Fétique is a hugely popular maker – still relatively affordable, his bows are always beautifully executed yet functional. This cello bow has had a good deal of use but remains in very good condition.
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FN Voirin Cello Bow, Paris circa 1880
FN Voirin is the most highly regarded maker of the late 19th century – his work is particularly admired for its precision and beauty. In spite of their lightness his bows are much in demand for their luminous tone. Here we have a lovely lightweight cello bow, very strong for its weight and in excellent condition.
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Samuel Allen Cello Bow, London circa 1890
This is an outstanding early Hill cello bow made by Samuel Allen. Gold and ebony mounted and in pristine condition, this is one of the most beautiful Hill bows in existence.
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FN Voirin Cello Bow, Paris circa 1880
François Nicolas Voirin is the most highly regarded maker of the late 19th century – his work is particularly admired for its precision and beauty. This cello bow dates from his first period as an independent maker – it’s in excellent condition and it’s a good weight for a Voirin.
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Jean “Grand” Adam Cello Bow, Paris circa 1850
Jean (Grand) Adam is the best known and most highly valued of the Adam makers. He worked in the prestigious Vuillaume shop, but his bows are most often compared to those of FX Tourte.
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Etienne Pajeot Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1830
Etienne Pajeot is one of the great early French makers, and his bows are highly sought after for their excellent technical qualities. This is a relatively rare early cello bow in good condition.
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Pierre Simon Cello Bow, Paris circa 1860
Pierre Simon is one of the great bowmakers of the mid 19th century, closely associated with Dominique Peccatte and Joseph Henry, but working in his own distinctive manner. Simon bows engender a quite fanatical devotion on the part of their owners – their combination of robustness and agility is unique.
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Grand Adam Cello Bow, Paris circa 1840
Another great cello bow from one of the less well known Vuillaume makers, Jean “Grand” Adam. A very attractive bow showing hardly any signs of use over its 150 year life, it makes quite an impression.
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Eugene Sartory Cello Bow, Paris circa 1900
This is an exceptional early Sartory cello bow in mint condition – a remarkable example made with the finest materials, and a particularly attractive model.
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