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Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1845
Joseph Henry Violin Bow, Paris circa 1850
Circle of Franciscus Geissenhof Violin, Vienna circa 1820
When it comes to getting more sound for your pound, the makers of the closely related Prague and Vienna schools have to be at the top of anyone’s list. This violin is a perfect illustration, a beautiful early 19th century Strad copy with excellent tone and great playability which would run rings around many an Italian violin of the period.
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Franz Albert Nurnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1895
This beautiful bow is one of the best Nürnbergers we have seen, and without doubt the finest we have ever had for sale. It’s a gold mounted example in excellent condition with exceptional playing qualities.
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Jean-Jacques Millant Viola Bow, Paris circa 1985
This very fine viola bow was in the personal collection of Bernard Millant and is illustrated in “L’Archet” – it’s an excellent playing bow in excellent condition.
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FX Tourte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1800
FX Tourte is without question the greatest name in the history of bow-making. Here we have a superb example from around 1800, original in all parts and in excellent condition. It’s a tremendous player worthy of a leading soloist.
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Mittenwald Violin circa 1860
John Betts Violin, London circa 1800
This is a lovely John Betts violin from around 1800 in an exceptional state of preservation – the sound is refined, sweet, and beautifully balanced.
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John Lott II Violin, London 1845
This is a beautifully preserved del Gesu copy by John Lott II, one of England’s finest makers. It’s a top class concert instrument in remarkable condition – a great violin for a soloist but also a highly collectable example.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1940
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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Franz Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1900
We have a number of Franz Albert Nürnberger bows at the moment, each one better than the other. This example from the early 1900s is in top condition and has a brilliant solistic quality.
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James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1865
This is a great early James Tubbs violin bow made for WE Hill whose brand it bears. It’s in excellent condition, the stick is strong and the sound is 100% Tubbs!
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WE Hill & Sons Violin, London 1904
This is a great violin from the Hill workshop – dating from 1904, it’s in a fine state of preservation and it has a concert sound.
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Louis Bazin Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930
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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WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, William Johnston circa 1935
Yet one more excellent Hill bow, this time a fine early gold and tortoiseshell example with a stick by WIlliam Johnston, the frog bearing marks for Bultitude. Some wear to the stick but generally in very fine condition, and a lovely golden tone.
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Julius Hubička Violin, Prague 1943
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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Alfred Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1915
This is an exceptional bow by Alf Tubbs, dedicated to the 1900 the winner of the Stainer Prize, Dora Robins. Slightly short and light, what was described at the time as a “ladies’ bow”, nonetheless a terrific player and a uniquely collectable Tubbs.
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