Bows

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

In general, with a modest amount of playing and careful handling, they will last for 2 to 3 years.

A step up from the basic entry level bow

A generic beginner level baroque bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 6193

The entry level bow of the Schumann brand will perform all the basic functions well.

The entry level bow of the Schumann brand will perform all the basic functions well.

These bows will perform very well technically and are practically indestructible.

These bows will perform very well technically and are practically indestructible.

More refined than cheaper Chinese carbon fibre bows.

Germany has a rich tradition of making bows for the trade which were subsequently exported worldwide.

The Dörfler firm, is one of Germany’s famous contemporary bow making companies.

The Thoma family of bow makers spanned at least three generations.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 405.

Nelly Poidevin specialises in bows for early music performance.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 61

Arnold Dolmetsch ran a significant early music workshop in Haslemere, Surrey producing all manner of authentic instruments and bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 635

George Hart II oversaw a large workshop which specialised in fine, French inspired bows.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 181.

Bows from C. N. Bazin’s Mirecourt workshop were made for some of the most prominent violin establishments of the day.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 482.

Bows stamped "Techler" emanated from the C A Reichel workshop in Markneukirchen.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 84.

George Darby was a respected violin and bow maker. This is a nice, light, agile bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 323.

F C Pfretzschner most likely specialised in trading.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 48.

A French violin bow by the J. F. Daber company. A perfectly balanced bow which feels light in the hand.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 379.

Lothar Herrmann learned the craft from his grandfather and father. A big, warm rich sound with good articulation.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 484.

A partnership of Hippolyte Silvestre and Ernest Maucotel was formed in Paris in the 1890s.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 176.

The walnut carved frog and carved ‘acorn’ adjuster are standout features on this bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 495.

One of the foremost Parisian bow makers.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 117.

A French cello bow made by the Thibouville-Lamy company around the turn of the 20th century.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 172.

‘Snakewood’, a wood much favoured by baroque bow makers, has been used to great effect on this viola bow.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 58.

A beautifully crafted bow in the best of the Markneukirchen tradition.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 155.

Gand & Bernardel employed several very talented instrument and bow makers, amongst them Claude Thomassin, to whom this bow is attributed.

Please contact us for more details, quoting number 159.