Fine Bows For Sale

This viola bow was made by James Tubbs in London, England circa 1865 and weighs 68.5 grams. The round stick is branded W.E. HILL. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye.

Pajeot viola bow

Viola

This viola bow was made by Etienne Pajeot in Mirecourt, France circa 1840 and weighs 66.5 grams. The round stick is branded PAJEOT. The frog, which has been re-mounted in silver, is ebony with inlaid double pearl parisian eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye.

Eugène Nicolas Sartory violin bow

Violin

This violin bow was made by Eugène Nicolas Sartory in Paris, France circa 1905-10 and weighs 60.6 grams. The round stick is branded E. SARTORY A PARIS. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap.

Lupot Violin Bow

Violin

This violin bow was made by Francois Lupot in Paris, France circa 1820, is round in shape, and weighs 56.2 grams. The frog is ebony with silver mountings. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye.

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Concert Cellist

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