E.F.Ouchard is considered one of the central figures in French bow making. He trained with E.Cuniot starting in 1886 eventually taking over his firm (Cuniot-Hury)  Over the years he trained a number of important makers including his son Emile Auguste. This bow bears the stamp “A.C.” (Albert Claudot). It has excellent playing qualities, strong with a quick response. and is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from Raffin of Paris..