Martin Swan Violins 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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Another great Tubbs violin bow – this one a very well preserved example from his middle period, with a strong stick and a big buttery tone.
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This is a rare Sartory bow from the maker’s first period – it’s a bow with a gorgeous feel and a big fruity sound, currently in very good condition.
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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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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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This is a very attractive Neapolitan violin by Gennaro Vinaccia – it’s a first class concert violin with a brilliant and complex tone.
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This is a very fine violin bow by Propser Colas – it’s in mint condition and it produces a big and beautiful sound.
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This is an exceptionally well preserved cello bow by Auguste Barbé, a close collaborator of FN Voirin – it’s in mint condition with its original lapping and head plate.
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This is an unusually fine violin made by Carlo Carletti in the style of Ettore Soffriti – it has exceptional wood and the sound is first class.
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We always try to keep a few bows by Ouchard Père in stock. His work is very dependable and quite undervalued.
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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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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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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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This is a very nice late example of the work of Louis Henri Gillet, made for Dupuy around 1960. It’s a particularly fine sounding bow and in very good condition.
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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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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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Pierre Simon is one of the most revered of 19th century French makers. Here we have a beautiful example of his work, made for JB Vuillaume circa 1860.
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This is a fine example of the work of Hippolyte Camille Lamy. It has a beautifully refined sound and the condition is excellent.
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We’re delighted to offer another exceptional Sartory violin bow – this one has a great playing stick with an opulent, creamy sound. The condition is near-mint.
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