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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Andre Chardon

sku Product SKU:  20711

In addition to being a talented bowmaker, Andre Chardon was also a renowned violin repairman and successful businessman. He headed the family company, Chanot-Chardon, selling fine quality bows and instruments. Grandson of the great violin maker Georges Chanot, Chardon began training as a luthier with his father at the age of 15, shifting to bow making after World War I. Because the family firm occupied much of his time, he was not as prolific as many of his peers, though the quality of his production was quite high. Part of his success as a bowmaker rests upon his grandfather's collection of first rate pernambuco. This bow is strong and lively, and is accompanied by a Raffin certificate.

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Thomassin branded Caressa Francais

sku Product SKU:  20719

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Morizot, stamped P. Hel A Lille

sku Product SKU:  17851

After training with Cuniot-Hury and then C.N. Bazin around the turn of the century, he went to work with Sartory around World War I. About 1919 he set up his own shop in Mirecourt. His five sons helped him in his workshop, allowing them to supply a large number of bows to various dealers in France and beyond. One of the dealers who received bows from Morizot was the award- winning violin maker, Pierre Hel. The son of another violin maker, the famed Joseph Hel, Pierre was the official luthier to the conservatory of Lille.

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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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Thomas Dignan

sku Product SKU:  12118, 20689

Originally trained as a bassist, Dignan graduated from the Berklee College of Music before studying bow making. He set up shop in Boston in 1982, and continues producing bows of high quality.

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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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Lucie Martinie

sku Product SKU:  20900

Bowmaking for Lucie is the natural culmination of growing up in her father's cabinet making workshop in Corréze and her early love of music, including the accordion, flute, and viola. She studied bowmaking at the National School of Lutherie in Mirecourt, France from 2009 to 2012. After graduation she worked for the renowned Yannick Le Canu before establishing her own shop in 2016. Most recently at the 2018 Violin Society of America competition, she was awarded gold medal for her viola bow, in a very competitive field. This cello bow is an excellent modern French bow offered at a good price.

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Steve Salchow

sku Product SKU:  17135

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Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  20352, 20353

Sebastian Dirr

sku Product SKU:  15570

Several examples

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