Giovanni Lucchi Violin Bow, Bologna circa 1970
This is a very fine example of the work of Giovanni Lucchi – it’s a very powerful bow with a fantastic crunchy sound, and it’s in mint condition.
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Franz Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1925
This is another great bow from the Nürnberger workshop, probably Franz Albert circa 1925 – made on quite an unusual model with a very refined head and distinctive adjuster. It’s a strong and full-sounding bow with some minor condition issues.
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Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1930
This is a classic 1930s Nürnberger bow in mint condition, and a very solid player drawing a big tone.
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WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, London circa 1910
This is a beautifully preserved early Hill bow, the work of William Napier according to the late Bill Watson. Well balanced, a great weight, and a clear full tone.
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Albert Nurnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1935
Here we have a near-mint Carl Albert Nürnberger, a splendid, austere looking bow with a big fruity sound.
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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, good condition and a big earthy sound.
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Emile F. Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Emile Ouchard is one of the more undervalued of French makers, largely because he worked in Mirecourt rather than Paris. Here we have a very nice and typical example in excellent condition.
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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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Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925 (branded Collin-Mézin)
Louis Morizot’s main claim to fame is his association with Sartory, yet he’s a great maker in his own right. Under his sons, the family name became rather associated with mass production and clunky student bows, but at the time this bow was made, a Morizot was a thing of great refinement and beauty.
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Marie Louis Piernot Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
This is a very fine example of the work of Marie Louis Piernot, one of the more under-rated of early 20th century makers. The bow is in excellent condition and draws a mighty sound.
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Franz Albert Nürnberger Jr. Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
The Nürnberger dynasty produced excellent bows for nearly two centuries. This is a beautiful and rather unusual model from the early 20th century in an exceptional state of preservation.
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HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1885
This is a rare early Pfretzschner with some unusual features, made as a copy of an earlier French bow. A great bow for classical repertoire, with a beautiful and luminous tone.
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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 & Son Violin Bow, London 1957
This is a fine gold mounted Hill bow from 1957, the stick made by Arthur Copley. It’s in excellent condition and its playing qualities are quintessentially Hill – unpretentious and utterly reliable!
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HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
This is a rare and exquisite gold and tortoiseshell HR Pfretzschner from around 1920. It’s in excellent condition and it plays beautifully with a muscular warm sound.
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Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1930
This is an unusually fine gold and ebony mounted bow from the Nürnberger shop, probably the work of Philipp Paul Nürnberger. It’s a beautiful example of the higher-end production of this workshop.
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WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1939
WE Hill & Son bows come in many grades and levels of quality, but this bow must be one of the the best examples. A great player’s bow too, and in unusually fine condition.
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Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Louis Morizot (Morizot Père) is one of my favourite makers, and here we have a beautiful and collectable bow of his in original condition – a spectacularly good player too.
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Franz Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1914
This is a gold mounted Franz Albert Nürnberger in very good condition – it’s a strong and powerful bow with a huge sound.
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James Tubbs/WE Hill Violin Bow, London circa 1880
This is a fine early period James Tubbs, made for Hills and bearing their brand on both sides of the handle. Unusually light in colour for a Tubbs – some minor condition issues but otherwise a stunning bow from this great if erratic maker.
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WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, London 1931
An unusually fine Hill violin bow from the early 1930s, this silver and tortoiseshell example is in mint condition and plays wonderfully.
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EF&EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Here is another “collaboration” bow, made in the workshop of EF Ouchard but showing the hand of his son EA Ouchard. Made for Lucien Schmidt of Grenoble, this is a very high quality stick with an excellent playing character. Very good condition too.
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