Hawkes & Sons “Tyrolese Violin”, Markneukirchen 1932
A good Hawkes & Sons “Tyrolese Violin” from 1932, this is a fine student instrument in excellent condition – bright, open and responsive in sound.
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François Nicolas Voirin Viola Bow, Paris circa 1880
Giuseppe Tarasconi Violin, Saronno 1888
A Good Mirecourt Violin circa 1920
This is a beautifully preserved early 20th century Mirecourt full-size violin for a smaller player, with a sweet and responsive tone.
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James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1885
We are serious fans of James Tubbs, and we sell more bows by him than by any other maker. This is a very typical example of his middle period work, with the rounded ferrule, long adjuster and silver face that are his hallmarks. A small crack in the thumb projection of the frog, otherwise in very good condition overall and an excellent player.
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Alecio Reis Violin Bow, Brazil/UK 2014
Alecio Reis is a Brazilian bowmaker based in Cheltenham, UK. He has access to some superb pernambuco! This is a very attractive bow which he made for us a few years ago – it has been well used and much loved, but its owner has recently ugraded with us. We’re delighted to offer it again…
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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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910
Claude Thomassin is one of the most undervalued makers of the early 20th century, and his bows are finally being recognized for their originality. Although still affordable, we are seeing values rising quite dramatically in the last 3-4 years. This example has a typically direct yet refined sound – the condition is excellent though the adjuster is a later copy.
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Antonius Pilar Violin, Stará Paka 1944
Antonín Pilaš belonged to one of the great Czech violin-making dynasties, members of which are still active today. This is a very well preserved example of his wartime production – it’s a great sounding instrument with a big bright sound.
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A Fine Anonymous Violin, mid 19th Century
This is a violin which has so far resisted all attempts at identification. Made in the copy style, most likely by the Dollenz family in Trieste, it’s an outstanding concert instrument with a rich, complex, bright voice.
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JA Vigneron Violin Bow, Paris circa 1895
Joseph Arthur Vigneron is for me something of an unsung hero. His bows are great musician’s tools, not refined like Voirin but still exceptionally well made. Here we have a fine example in excellent condition, also an outstanding player.
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Hermann Prell Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
Hermann Prell was a superb Markneukirchen maker who apprenticed with Nürnberger and then famously worked as a journeyman for Sartory. Here we have a beautiful gold-mounted bow of his in excellent condition.
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Michael Taylor Violin Bow for Ealing Strings, London 1989
Michael Taylor is a great contemporary maker who spent most of his working life at Ealing Strings. Now living and working in Spain, Michael continues to make bows of unusual beauty.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
Voirin is one of the big names, unrivalled for the beauty and exactness of his work. Here we have an unusually well preserved example of this great maker’s work – it’s also a terrific player with ideal weight and balance.
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Joseph Henry Violin Bow, Paris circa 1860
Joseph Henry is in my opinion the greatest maker of the Peccatte school. This bow has a replacement frog and is quite worn, but it’s an exceptional player.
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Richard Grünke Cello Bow, Bubenreuth circa 1965
An exceptional gold-mounted bow in unused condition by one of the most esteemed German makers of the 20th century.
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