Fine Bows For Sale

This cello bow was made by Jean ‘Grand’ Adam in Mirecourt, France circa 1840, is round in shape and weighs 78.8 grams. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and one inlaid pearl eye. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.

Joseph Arthur Vigneron Violin Bow

Violin

This violin bow was made by Joseph Arthur Vigneron in Paris, France circa 1895 and weighs 58.6 grams. The octagonal stick branded A VIGNERON A PARIS is made of light brown pernambuco and is 72.8 cm long. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.

Charles Peccatte Violin Bow

Violin

This violin bow was made by Charles Peccatte in Paris, France circa 1870-75 and weighs 62.7 grams. The round stick is made of medium brown pernambuco and is 72.65 cm long. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.

Louis Joseph Morizot Viola Bow

Viola

This viola bow was made by Louis Joseph Morizot in Mirecourt, France circa 1920 and weighs 68 grams. The round stick branded GEORGES APPAURT is made of dark red-brown pernambuco and is 73 cm long. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap. For more information on this bow please call 212.586.4805 to speak with Seth or fill out the form below.

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