Martin Swan Violins We sell antique violin bows suitable for students through a network of violin teachers around the world – from Latvia to Los Angeles. If you are a teacher and would like to work with us please get in touch.
This is a very nice early 20th century “Hill” branded violin bow from the Hill workshop – it’s a powerful bow for a strong player.
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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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This is a very fine gold-mounted Franz Albert Nürnberger dating from around 1920 – it’s a great example of the best German work, both in workmanship and in its playing qualities.
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This is a beautifully preserved Tourte model bow by Franz Albert Nürnberger – a massive bow with a silky smooth sound.
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Here we have a very fine gold-mounted Prell violin bow from the early 1900s – the condition is excellent and the playability is outstanding.
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This is an unusually nice example of the work of CN Bazin, one of Mirecourt’s most prolific and accomplished makers. It’s a strong player with a full, rounded sound and the condition is excellent.
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This is an exceptional bow by Charles Nicolas Bazin. It’s in great conditon, and it’s a strong player with a broad yet crisp sound.
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This is a fine and beautifully preserved violin bow by Marcel Fétique – it’s in top condition and it produces a big sound.
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Auguste Barbé worked exclusively for Gand & Bernardel and for this reason is not nearly as well known as he should be. However, his bows are subtle and almost indistinguishable from those of his close colleague FN Voirin. Here we have a lightweight example in top condition.
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This is a beautiful early 19th century English violin bow branded “Dodd” but bearing more than a slight resemblance to the work of Thomas Tubbs. Excellent condition and a beautiful refined sound.
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Claude Thomassin is a maker with a very distinctive style. This is a lovely and typical bow from the early 1900s with some minor restoration, and with a smooth and rich tone.
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Another great Tubbs, this one from around 1900 – well preserved though not pristine, and with a strong nervy stick.
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