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Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1845

Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1845

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Another exceptional Dominique Peccatte violin bow, this one from the maker’s Paris period and branded “Peccattte” – it’s a beautifully preserved example with musical qualities worthy of a leading soloist.
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Pierre Simon Violin Bow, Paris circa 1865

Pierre Simon Violin Bow, Paris circa 1865

£67,500 Available

This is a very good Pierre Simon violin bow, made around 1865 and carrying the maker’s own brand. It’s a fantastic bow for a player, strong and stable with a brilliant solistic sound.
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Honoré Derazey Violin, Mirecourt 1862

Honoré Derazey Violin, Mirecourt 1862

£27,500 Available

Honoré Derazey is one of the better known of the makers who worked in the Vuillaume shop – here we have a well preserved example of his work from 1862 with a brilliant and refined voice.
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Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910

Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910

£42,500 Available

Another very fine Sartory violin bow from around 1910, regarded by many as this maker’s best period. It’s in top condition and the sound is unusually good (even for a Sartory).
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Sourcing of other top level bows

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If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, do get in touch. We have access to a couple of unique collections and can source top examples in all price ranges, up to and including FX Tourte.

Investment advice and brokerage

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If you don’t see what you’re looking for on our website we may still be able to help. We offer down-to-earth investment advice and have acted as brokers for instruments such as Guadagnini, Bergonzi and Guarneri.

Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885

Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1895

£16,000 On trial

This is a near-mint early Claude Thomassin, made for the violinmaker HC Silvestre. Thomassins are always reliable, and this bow is one of the best examples we’ve had – perfectly balanced, super-stable, with a big solistic sound.
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Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910

Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910

£38,500 Available

Eugène Sartory enjoys unrivalled popularity amongst musicians and bow addicts alike – here we have a very good example from around 1910. It’s a great bow, strong yet sophisticated, and in very good condition.
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Jacob Fendt Violin, London circa 1840

Jacob Fendt Violin, London circa 1840

£75,000 Available

This is a rare del Gesu copy by Jacob Fendt, one of the most outstanding of English violinmakers. It’s a tremendous sounding instrument in excellent condition.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1940

EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1940

£24,500 Available

Emile Auguste Ouchard is the only 20th century maker whose popularity rivals that of Sartory – here we have a rather special bow from the late 1930s retaining all its original features. An outstanding player’s bow too…
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Karel Vávra Violin, Prague 1935

Karel Vávra Violin, Prague 1935

£14,500 On trial

Here’s a lovely Guarneri model violin by one of our favourite makers, Karel Vávra. It’s in near-perfect condition and has a first class solistic sound.
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Jules Fetique Violin Bow, Paris 1937

Jules Fetique Violin Bow, Paris 1937

£40,000 Available

This is an unusually fine Jules Fétique violin bow made for the 1937 Paris Exhibition. It’s in top condition and it’s a great player with a big and velvety sound.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925

EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925

£30,000 Available

This is an outstanding and highly collectable EA Ouchard violin bow in silver and ivory in near mint condition – also a faultless playing stick with a brilliant and expressive character.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1935

EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1935

£22,500 Available

This is a rare Vuillaume model bow by EA Ouchard, one of our favourite makers. As you would expect from any bow presented here, it’s an excellent playing bow in top condition.
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JB Herclik Violin, Mlada Boleslav 1935

JB Herclik Violin, Mlada Boleslav 1935

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This is a uniquely beautiful violin by JB Herclik – perhaps the finest 20th century Czech violin we have seen. It’s a copy of the “Emperor” Stradivari with an outstanding concert sound.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1870

FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1870

£30,000 Available

This is a very fine early Voirin violin bow made on a Vuillaume model. It’s a powerful, stiffish stick that draws a dense rich sound. Some restoration to the frog but otherwise in very good condition.
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Jules Fétique Viola Bow, Paris circa 1918

Jules Fétique Viola Bow, Paris circa 1918

£40,000 Available

This is a rare and exceptional Jules Fétique viola bow in as new condition, complete with original tinsel lapping and ivory face. Not just a unique collector’s item but also a strong stick with great playing qualities.
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Etienne Pajeot Violin Bow, MIrecourt circa 1830

Etienne Pajeot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1830

£62,500 Available

This is a great bow by Etienne Pajeot, one of the most important of early 19th century makers. It’s original in all parts but presented here with a copy frog by Simon Guillaume. Very good condition and a terrific playing bow.
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Georges Coné Violin, Lyon 1935

Georges Coné Violin, Lyon 1935

£15,000 Available

This is a fine French violin by Georges Coné, made in 1935, no. 53. It’s in near perfect condition and has a big, warm, fruity sound.
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Julius Hubička Violin, Prague 1943

Julius Hubička Violin, Prague 1943

£9,500 Available

This is an exceptional example of the work of Julius Hubička, a highly productive but maddeningly inconsistent maker of the early 20th century. This particular violin ticks all the boxes – great sound, great condition, great price.
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Louis Bazin Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930

Louis Bazin Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930

£9,500 Available

Louis Bazin was a third generation bow-maker of consummate skill whose work is still undervalued simply because he worked in Mirecourt and not Paris. This bow is a mighty player and in top condition.
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Sartory Cello Bow, Paris circa 1935

Eugene Sartory Cello Bow, Paris circa 1935

£55,000 Available

Another very fine Sartory cello bow, this one from the mid-1930s – at this time Sartory’s success was unrivalled and his workshop was producing bows of consistently high quality.
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Dominique Henry Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1835

Dominique Henry Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1835

£35,000 Available

Dominique Henry is one of several early 19th century makers who have been slightly overlooked by history. Here is a superb example of his work in outstanding condition – a great bow for a soloist, powerful and brilliant.
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Nicolas Maline violin bow, Mirecourt circa 1850

Nicolas Maline Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1850

£45,000 Available

This is a beautifully preserved bow from the hand of Nicolas Maline, one of the better makers from the golden period of French making. It’s a strong but supple stick which draws a majestic tone.
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James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1870

James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1865

£15,000 Available

This is a fine early example of the work of James Tubbs. The model is the one he used while making bows for WE Hill. The head is more refined than in his later work, the frog with a wide throat and delicate pearl eye, and a very characteristic “goldfish” mother of pearl throughout.
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FN Voirin cello bow, Paris circa 1880

FN Voirin Cello Bow, Paris circa 1880

£35,000 On trial

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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Auguste Lenoble Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880

Auguste Lenoble Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880

£10,000 Available

This is a rare example of the work of Auguste Lenoble, one of the most undervalued of 19th century French makers. It’s in near-mint condition with original lapping, though with a later button.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885

FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885

£28,500 Available

This is a very fine silver-mounted FN Voirin in mint condition – it’s an exceptional player, elegant and refined in conception but with a strong stick and a brilliant tone.
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Samuel Allen Cello Bow, London circa 1890

Samuel Allen Cello Bow, London circa 1890

£28,500 Available

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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Duke School Viola, London circa 1780

Duke School Viola, London circa 1780

£20,000 Available

We are always on the lookout for great sounding small violas and this English instrument from the late 18th century is particularly successful. A broad and bold model made in the circle of Richard Duke, it has a rich and powerful tone.
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Gand & Bernardel Violin, Paris 1885

Gand & Bernardel Violin, Paris 1885

£38,500 Available

Gand & Bernardel were the pre-eminent French violin-makers of the late 19th century. Here we have a great sounding violin made by them in 1885 and still in outstanding condition.
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Francois Peccatte Workshop Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1845

Francois Peccatte Workshop Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1845

£17,000 Available

François Peccatte was the younger brother of Dominique, and their work shares many points of style. The exact working relationship isn’t documented, but François was 11 years younger, and it’s assumed that he apprenticed with Dominique in Paris.
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