Charles Joseph Guinot

sku Product SKU:  19439

Mirecourt, c. mid 19th century

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Eugene Sartory

sku Product SKU:  20695

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A.Lamy á Paris

sku Product SKU:  17778

One of the premiere figures in Parisian bow making of the late 19th and early 20th  centuries, Lamy studied with Husson and Voirin before setting up his own shop in Paris in 1885. His work was in such demand that he never had to make bows for others like most other makers of the time. This bow is an exceptional example by this master and is in excellent condition.

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Victor Fetique

sku Product SKU:  18325

Paris. Several examples.
Victor Fetique was an exceptionally talented bowmaker, and winner of the coveted prize, "One of the Best Craftsmen of France." Originally from Mirecourt, he apprenticed with the Husson family and Charles Nicolas Bazin, before working with the newly opened Parisian firm, Caressa & Francais, in 1901. While there he worked side by side with another great archetier, Claude Thomassin. By 1913 he set up his own shop and before long started supplying large numbers of bows to the musical community of Paris, and beyond. His best work was made personally, with the assistance of great makers such as his younger brother, Jules Fetique. He trained or hired bowmakers such as his son, Marcel Fetique, Paul Weidhaas, Louis Morizot Sr., and Andre Richaume, among others. Because of his dependable quality, his bows are in high demand by top level musicians. His bows are characterized by their unwavering strength and flexibility, at once clear in tone and rich with color. They are consistently easy to play, handling the versatile technical demands of concert musicians. We are delighted to have 2 of his bows right now, both of which are accompanied by a Raffin certificates. They exemplify all the playing qualities that have given Victor Fetique his great reputation.

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Branded Gand and Bernardel frères - Possibly Claude Thomassin

sku Product SKU:  17173

A well respected expert, Charles Nicholas Eugène Gand had royal appointments to the courts of Belgium and Spain, and oversaw the manufacturing and sales of excellent bows and instruments. Eugène Gand established Gand & Bernardel frères in 1866, after his brother, Charles Adolph Gand passed away. They continued producing fine instruments and bows, contracting with many of the finest bowmakers in France, including Justin Poirson, Arthur Vigneron, and Claude and Louis Thomassin. Thomassin's distinctive style during the late 19th century was heavily influenced by his first master, C.N. Bazin. This bow is perfectly balanced, producing a rich, "old tone" on any cello.

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W.E. Hill & Sons

sku Product SKU:  16628

Edgar Bishop & Arthur Copley.
For over 100 years, W.E. Hill & Sons was synonymous with superb quality. Between the World Wars, the Hill shop ramped up production and made thousands of excellent bows, solidifying their reputation as the standard bearers of English bowmaking. They had several fine craftsmen working in assembly, wherein one maker would frequently make the frog, and another, the stick. This bow is no exception. Brought to the Hill sales room in 1947, the bow was likely made before the start of World War II as a collaboration. Edgar Bishop, one of the best archetiers in the workshop, made the stick, while Arthur Copley made the frog. By dividing the labor in this manner, the Hill's could ensure rapid production while maintaining the highest quality. This bow is consistent with the unrivaled standards set by the shop: It is strong and easy to play with a clear and robust tone, all the while being visually attractive. It is a classic example of the inter-war period in very good condition

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Guillaume á Bruxelles

sku Product SKU:  13455

Gold and silver mounted examples. Pierre Guillaume has become one of the best known and important bow makers in the World. He studied with makers like Morizot, Bazin and Ouchard in Mirecourt. He also operates the famous Maison Bernard in Brussels. We are delighted to be able to offer these fine bows.

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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  9899

Roger Lotte

sku Product SKU:  12731

Gold/ebony

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W.D. Watson

sku Product SKU:  14667

London, gold and ebony mounted

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Eric Gagne

sku Product SKU:  20651

One of the exciting young bow makers, Gagne began his studies with Blaise Emmelin before working with Pierre Guillaume in Brussels, Belgium. He has won numerous awards for his work, most recently in 2016 at the VSA for a viola and cello bow

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Robert Morrow

sku Product SKU:  20624

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

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John Friedrich & Bros.

sku Product SKU:  14381

New York. This firm opened up in New York in 1883, a business partnership between John and William Friedrich. Originally from Germany, John Friedrich worked with several prominent German firms, including Hammig, in Leipzig. The Friedrich brothers won several prizes for their instruments in the United States, including Chicago, 1893, St. Louis, 1904, and Philadelphia, 1926. Many of their bows were imported from the finest craftsmen in Germany, including this bow.

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J.P. Lauxerrois a Bordeaux

sku Product SKU:  18346

Lauxerrois began his bowmaking apprenticeship with Francois Lotte in 1947. He later went on to work as bowmaker to Marcel Vatelot in 1951, where he worked alongside Andre Chardon. By 1980 he moved to Bordeaux where he began a prolific period of high quality bows. This bow is balanced and lively, strong but not stiff. It is an excellent French bow in the old tradition at an affordable price.

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John Aniano

sku Product SKU:  18448

Beginning on his own in 1978, Aniano continued studying bowmaking with William Salchow in the early 1980’s. Since 2002 he has worked with the renowned Yung Chin, whom Aniano considers his principal teacher and mentor. He won prizes at the VSA, including gold medal for a cello bow in 2006 and a viola bow in 2010. This bow is his personal model, inspired by Pajeot. The stick is strong and has spring, pulling a focused sound from the instrument.

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J.S. Finkel

sku Product SKU:  17456

Gold mounted. The son of Siegfried Finkel, and grandson of the renowned Paul Weidhaas, Johannes Finkel is a 4th generation bowmaker, highly regarded in his own right. His credentials include apprenticeships and employment with Siegfried Finkel, J.A. Beare in London, Hans Weishaar in Los Angeles, and Moennig in Philadelphia. Since 1984 Finkel has run the family's workshop in Switzerland. His bows are of consistent quality following the rich tradition of his family. In excellent condition, this bow is responsive and powerful- an excellent value for a gold bow.

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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  14490

Emmanuel Bégin

sku Product SKU:  17521

Montreal. The young Emmanuel Bégin first studied with his father, the bowmaker, Louis Bégin. He also studied with Yannick Le Canu before setting up on his own in Montréal. He has won several prizes for his bows, most recently winning gold medal for his violin bow in 2014 at the Violin Society of America competition, and winning unanimous gold in 2016 for his violin, viola, and cello bows. His cello bows are a testament to his free and elegant sculpting. The bows are artfully nuanced, articulating each note with precision and clarity.

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P. Testa á Paris

sku Product SKU:  10438

(gold/ebony)

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Thomas Dignan

sku Product SKU:  12118

Boston

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H.R. Pfretzscher

sku Product SKU:  12722

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Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  20352, 20353

Sebastian Dirr

sku Product SKU:  15570

Several examples

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J.P. Gabriel

sku Product SKU:  8890

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