Eugene Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1920
This is an exceptional gold-mounted Sartory violin bow, formerly the property of the renowned French violinist Jacques Thibaud. It’s a remarkable bow in every way.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1930
EA Ouchard is probably the greatest of 20th century French makers, and this is the finest example we have seen. Gold mounted, spectacular wood, amazing condition, and most importantly a great player’s bow.
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Ansaldo Poggi Viola, Bologna 1954
Ansaldo Poggi is the most highy valued violinmaker of the 20th century, and here we have a rare viola in mint condition. An outstanding collector’s piece and a beautiful sounding instrument.
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Antonio Gagliano Violin, Naples 1845
Small Viola probably by Francesco Maurizi, Appignano circa 1840
Francesco Maurizi is a relatively obscure maker from the Marche region of central Italy. His violins are much admired for their quality of sound, though the construction can be quite hurried. This viola is a great example, with an unusually deep and noble sound for its size.
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Karel Pilař Violin, Hradec Králové 1941
Karel Pilař is one of a small group of talented makers active in Prague and Czechoslovakia in the mid 20th century. This is a typical example of his Strad-inspired model in excellent condition – it’s an outstanding players’s violin with a powerful yet refined tone.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, France, circa 1930
Joseph Hel Violin, Lille 1889
This is a rare del Gesu copy by one of the most interesting of late 19th century French makers, Joseph Hel. It’s an unusually fine sounding example of this maker’s work in very good condition.
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Piero Parravicini Viola, Bovisio (Milan) 1952
This is a very fine viola by Piero Parravicini, a student of Antoniazzi and a prolific and successful maker. It’s an excellent size and the sound is rich and powerful.
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Ch.JB Collin-Mézin Violin, Paris 1885
This is a fine early Collin-Mézin violin in excellent condition, and with a characteristically bold and rich sound.
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Célestin Emile Clasquin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910
This is a very fine and rare example of the work of Célestin Clasquin. It’s a great playing bow in beautiful condition.
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Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1920
This is a good Louis Morizot bow made very affordable by a replacement button – otherwise the condition is excellent and the bow plays beautifully.
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James Tubbs Viola Bow, London circa 1870
This is a great early James Tubbs viola bow made for WE Hill whose brand it bears. It’s in a very fine state of preservation and it’s an unusually versatile player.
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Castello School Viola, Genoa circa 1760
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Karel Pilar Violin, Prague circa 1940
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EA Ouchard Cello Bow, Paris circa 1930
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Pierre Silvestre Violin, Paris circa 1850
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Otakar Spidlen Violin, Prague 1927
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Etienne Pajeot Violin Bow circa 1840
This is an exceptional bow by one of the greatest of the French makers, Etienne Pajeot. It plays beautifully and the condition is outstanding.
Mounts: nickel/ebony
Dimensions: length 74.5cm weight 58.8 grams
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Eugène Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1900
This is a unique early Sartory bow in superb condition – it’s a highly collectable bow but it also has a unique clarity of tone.
Mounts: silver/ebony
Dimensions: length 74.35cm, weight 61.5 grams
Certificate: Raffin-Le Canu-Bigot, Paris 2017 
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Eugène Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1915
This is a spectacular gold mounted Sartory in excellent condition, and with the playing qualities you would expect from this maker’s best work.
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A Fine Prague/Vienna Violin, circa 1800
This is an exceptional sounding insturment made around 1800 in the Prague/Vienna school. It’s one of the best sounding violins we have in stock, and worthy of a top level player.
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Nicolas Simon Violin Bow, Paris circa 1840
Nicolas Simon (also known as Simon Fr.) is a superb maker whose life and origins are still poorly documented. All we can say with certainty is that he made exceptional bows broadly in the style of Peccatte.
Marie Louis Piernot Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
Another great bow by Marie Louis Piernot, an early 20th century maker whose star is on the rise. First class workmanship, very good condition and a big earthy sound.
James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1910
This is a lovely late James Tubbs, an unusually strong and responsive stick for this maker, and in top condition.
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Jean Persoit Violin Bow, Paris circa 1830
Jean Persoit is one of the most hallowed names in bow-making, really the only maker to rival FX Tourte. Here we have a restored example that is nonetheless quite beautiful and an outstanding player’s bow.
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Gand & Bernardel Violin, Paris 1866
FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885
Joseph Henry Violin Bow, Paris circa 1850
Eugène Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
FN Voirin Viola Bow, Paris circa 1875
Noel Burke Viola Bow, Carlow, 2018
WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, London circa 1970
This is a superb gold and tortoiseshell mounted Hill bow from the 1970s. The bow is branded WE Hill & Son, this brand being reserved for the best quality of sticks. However, we don’t need the brand to tell us what the quality of the bow is, since gold and tortoiseshell Hills are the pinnacle of their output.
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WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, London circa 1940
This a lovely Hill bow by Arthur Copley, silver mounted, and with its original whalebone lapping. Although it bears the WE Hill & Son stamp reserved for their best bows, it’s a bit tatty here and there, hence the bargain price. There are no significant condition issues, but the frog is chipped and has a repaired crack, the stick’s a bit nibbled here and there, and the silver face plate is slightly dented.
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Louis Lowendall Violin, Dresden circa 1900
James Steele Violin, London 1924
This is a lovely English violin in the tradition of Joseph Chanot. It’s in pretty much flawless condition and the sound is just great.
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Eugène Sartory Violin Bow, Paris circa 1898
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1939
This is a beautifully preserved Hill bow from 1939 with outstanding tone and playability.
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HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1890
This is a fine early Pfretzschner in very good condition – a beautiful piece of bow-making and a phenomenal player.
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Jean Pierre Marie Persoit Violin Bow, Paris circa 1830
August Rau Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1935
Luigi Salsedo Violin, 1928
Friedrich Lohmann Violin, Buxtehude 1951
Joannes Havelka Violin, Linz circa 1770
Caspar Strnad Violin, Prague circa 1790
Charles JB Collin-Mézin Violin, Paris 1884
Charles Adolphe Gand Violin, Paris 1846
Tino Lucke Violin Bow, Berlin 2006
Tino Lucke is a highly respected modern maker whose bows are in great demand amongst players. Here we have a beautiful example of his work in mint condition.
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William Tubbs Viola Bow, London circa 1860
K. Gerhard Penzel Violin Bow, Erlbach circa 1980
Johann Scheverle Viola, Prague circa 1770
We have become completely besotted with the Prague makers – their instruments are of the highest level tonally, yet still so undervalued in the marketplace. Scheverle is a rare maker who is believed to have apprenticed with Hellmer – here we have a superb sounding viola of an excellent size.
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JTL Violin, Mirecourt circa 1895
Wilhelm Knopf Viola Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1870
FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
James & John Simpson Viola, London circa 1780
Rod Ward Viola, Cambridge 2005
Joseph Alfred Lamy (Père) Violin Bow, Paris circa 1890
Collin-Mézin Violin labelled Giacomelli, Mirecourt 1934
Laberte Shop Violin, Mirecourt circa 1920
Gabriel Lemböck Violin, Vienna 1862
Hermann Dölling Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1970
Mounts: silver/ebony
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James Tubbs violin bow, London circa 1910
Nicholas Maline Violin Bow, Paris circa 1835
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Mounts: nickel/ebony
Paul Bailly Violin, Paris circa 1900
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Karel Vávra Violin, Prague 1950
Alex Smillie Violin, Glasgow circa 1890
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Caussin Workshop Violin, Neufchateau circa 1880
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Sebastian Kloz Violin, Mittenwald circa 1730
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Alfred Knoll Viola Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1960
Mounts: gold/ebony
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Charles Nicholas Bazin Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1900
Mounts: silver/ebony
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A Good German Violin Bow branded J. Knopf circa 1900
Riccardo Genovese Violin, Montiglio 1926
François Peccatte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1845
A Milanese Violin circa 1720, possibly Carlo Rotta
Paolo Castello Viola, Genoa c1770
A French Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1890
Marcel Lapierre Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1950
Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930
Jean Pierre Marie Persoit Violin Bow, Paris circa 1825
Gold-mounted Eugène Sartory violin bow, Paris c1915
Charles François Gand (Père) Violin, Paris 1843
James Tubbs Viola Bow, London circa 1900
Karel Vávra Violin, Prague 1941
Emile Ouchard Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1900
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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Claude Joseph Fonclause Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1830
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Carolus Bor. Dvorak Violin, Prague circa 1890
James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1885
Charles JB Collin-Mézin Violin, Paris 1884
Roze Viola, Orléans 1758
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London circa 1910
Roger Gérome Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1950
Louis Gillet Violin Bow for Lavest, circa 1935
A Mirecourt Violin circa 1870
Edwin Herrmann Violin Bow, Schönlind circa 1930
The Herrmann family were prominent bowmakers based in the Vogtland region of Germany dating back to the 18th century. This example by Edwin Herrmann (1893-1972) is very typical.
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Günter Paulus Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1980
The Paulus family have maintained a very high standard of making over several generations, and I particularly like their bows. This is a lovely example with chased silver mounts.
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