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This cello bow was made by Claude Thomassin in Paris, France circa 1920 and weighs 79 grams. The round stick is branded JOHN & ARTHUR BEARE. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid parisian eyes. The button is ebony with a full silver cap.

Dominique Peccatte Violin Bow

Violin

This violin bow was made by Dominique Peccatte in Paris, France circa 1835, and weighs 59.8. The round stick is branded VUILLAUME A PARIS. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye. This bow is featured in Paul Childs' book on the Peccatte family.

Dominique Peccatte cello bow

Cello

This cello bow was made by Dominique Peccatte in Paris, France circa 1845 and weighs 76 grams. The round stick is branded PECCATTE. The frog is ebony with silver mountings and inlaid pearl eyes. The button is ebony with two silver rings and an inlaid pearl eye.

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 Violinist

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