FX Tourte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1815
A very fine violin bow from the greatest maker of all time, François Xavier Tourte. Dating from Tourte’s Golden Period, it’s a sublime player in a rare state of preservation.
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Nicolas Maire Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1830
Nicolas Maire is an intriguing maker, and this is one of the nicest bows we have seen from him. An exceptional stick with fabulous pernambuco and in very good condition.
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Eugene Sartory Cello Bow, Paris circa 1910
Eugène Sartory surely needs no introduction here, and we are always happy to offer his bows for sale. Here we have a fine cello bow from around 1910 – a great musician’s bow with excellent weight and balance with some minor restoration.
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Giorgio Corsini Violin, Rome 1976
This is a fine sounding modern Italian violin by Roman maker Giorgio Corsini.
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Emile Germain Violin, Paris 1906
This is a rare Guarneri model violin by Emile Germain – it’s in perfect condition and the sound is noble and refined.
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John Betts Viola, London 1802
The John Betts workshop produced some of England’s finest instruments. This viola is a good example – a beautiful Strad model with outstanding tone.
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Paul Blanchard Violin, Lyon 1887
This is a lovely Strad copy by Paul Blanchard from 1887. It’s in great condition and the sound is first class.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1935
This is another classic EA Ouchard from the 1930s, made for and branded Paul JB Chipot. A powerful bow with an excellent sound and in great condition.
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Victor Fetique Violin Bow, Paris 1924
This is a highly collectable violin bow by Victor Fétique, made for the 1924 Brussels Exhibition – it’s in excellent condition with original lapping and face plate, and it’s also a top playing bow.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
This is a very fine silver-mounted FN Voirin in excellent condition – it’s an exceptional player, elegant and refined in conception but with a strong stick and a brilliant tone.
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Prosper Colas Violin Bow, Paris circa 1890
This is a very fine and quite rare gold mounted violin bow by Prosper Colas – it’s in mint condition and it produces a big and beautiful sound.
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Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1935
One more great Sartory, this time an octagonal stick – it’s an exceptionally beautiful bow in very good condition.
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Victor Fetique Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
This is a classic middle period Victor Fétique violin bow – it’s in excellent condition and it draws a huge sound.
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Etienne Pajeot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1835
Etienne Pajeot was one of the most daring and innovative makers of the early 19th century – here we have a classic example from the 1830s in excellent condition.
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WE Hill & Sons violin bow, London 1946
This is a very clean Hill violin/viola bow from the late 1940s, bearing a maker’s mark for Edgar Bishop.
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Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1860
This is a very nice Dominique Peccatte violin bow, made in Mirecourt circa 1860. It has a big, brilliant and solistic sound.
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François Peccatte Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1850
This is an unusually fine bow by François Peccatte, younger brother of Dominique. The wood is exceptional and the sound is brilliant and projecting.
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A Fine English Del Gesu Copy, circa 1870
This is a remarkable and intriguing del Gesu fake, most likely the work of TJ Holder. It’s a beautiful violin with a first class sound, but I don’t suppose we will ever know for sure who made it.
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Victor Fetique Violin Bow, Paris 1924
Here we have another exceptional Victor Fetique violin bow made for the Brussels Expo of 1924. This one has a round stick – it’s supremely stable and draws a big warm sound.
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WE Hill & Sons Cello Bow, London circa 1925
This is a beautifully preserved Hill cello bow from the 1920s bearing a maker’s mark for Albert Leeson.
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