Professional Level Bows
($3,000 and Up)
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We carry many professional level bows from a variety of makers.
We carry many professional level bows from a variety of makers.
W.E. Hill & Sons, England
W.E. Hill & Sons
A fantastic result of the expert work of W.E. Hill &Sons, this remarkable bow is just as stunning to play as it appears. This bow is mounted in gold, with a beautiful Fleur De Lys inlaid in the frog. This stick plays refreshingly smooth, without sacrificing a quick and active response. The maker is W.D. Watson.
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow is professional quality. A near perfect stick with extraordinary playing qualities. Tortoise shell frog. Gold mounted on the tip, frog and screw. The maker is Arthur Barnes, 1930's.
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Hill, England
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Lloyd Liu
W.E. Hill & Sons
Born in China, Liu moved to New York where he made bows, and later established a workshop in Vermont.
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Otto Dürrschmidt, Germany
W.E. Hill & Sons
Otto Dürrschmidt made bows from 1894 until his death in 1922. This bow is from the early 1900's. His very successful workshop was inherited by his sons, and the Dürrschmidt family continues to make fine bows to this day.
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Hoyer HP Pariser
W.E. Hill & Sons
Otto Albert Hoyer "Pariser" ("the Parisian Hoyer") was a German bowmaker active in Markneukirchen in the early 1900's. His name comes from his time working with the highly esteemed Eugène Sartory in Paris.
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Otto Dolling
W.E. Hill & Sons
Bowmaker at Markneukirchen, Germany, early 1900's.
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Bausch Workshop
W.E. Hill & Sons
Made in Ludwig Bausch's Workshop in Leipzig, known as the German Tourte. Likely made in the late 1800's. This bow is exquisitely balanced and very easy to play with.
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Albert Nürnberger
W.E. Hill & Sons
"Established at Markneukirchen since 1880. Became famous throughout Europe for bows... Each specimen possesses the greatest merit in point of sheer workmanship, but the maker also had sufficient discernment of the strength without over-weight, necessary for the vigorous playing of this modern age... Used extensively by virtuosi.” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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G. A. Pfretzschner
W.E. Hill & Sons
"His bows... are in constant demand by the leading artists because of their strength; possessing at the same time greater lightness, spring and elasticity, as well as elegance and perfect balance... [He] commanded an enviable supply of Pernambuco, perfect and without defect or blemish, a rarity in this wood” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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W.D. Watson, London
W.D. Watson
Watson is now recognized as the foremost English Bowmaker, and the primary authority on bows. This lovely gold mounted bow will be a treasure in any musicians collection.
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Louis Morizot, France
Louis Morizot
"Atelier at Mirecourt, 1925. Assisted by five sons. Presented magnificent handmade bows. Admired by artists, connoisseurs, and amateurs. Made of rich material and very artistically mounted. A maker who has consecrated his activities to the highest artistry." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers).
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H.R. Pfretzschner, Germany
H.R. Pfretzschner
"Went to Paris to study with Vuillaume. Founded his bow making establishment at Markneukirchen, 1880. received an appointment, 1901, from the King of Saxony, subsequently decorated by that exalted personage. Attained a world-wide reputation, possibly second to none. Beautifully balanced affairs, strong yet full of elasticity, backed up by the neatest workmanship and best mounting in silver and gold, etc. All harmony in perfection and nothing wanting to complete the fascination of the whole." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Rudolf Neudorfer, Germany
Rudolf Neudorfer
A contemporary German bowmaker.
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Louis Bazin, France
Louis Bazin
"Magnificent reputation for bows. Perfectly made affairs, richly mounted, pernambuco sticks, often splendid imitations of the Tubbs. French virtuosi reciprocate the maker's genius by widely advertising the products of their countryman. No better bows made by any contemporary maker." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Stamped "Colin-Mezin", France, 1930
Colin-Mezin
This bow is stamped "Colin-Mezin", it was made by Louis Morizot. Louis Morizot: "Atelier at Mirecourt, 1925. Assisted by five sons. Presented magnificent handmade bows. Admired by artists, connoisseurs, and amateurs. Made of rich material and very artistically mounted. A maker who has consecrated his activities to the highest artistry. Obtained highest award at the Exposition Artisanale, Paris, 1927." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Marin Devillers, France
M. Devillers
A superb viola bow worthy of any professional player. A very tight stick with excellent camber. Weight 67.3 g.
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Otto Dolling, Germany
Otto Dolling
Bow maker at Markneukirchen, 1920. High quality gold-mounted bow.
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R. Dotschkail, Germany
R. Dotschkail
Silver mountings. Superb quality violin bow. Good balance.
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S. Finkel, Prussia
S. Finkel
"Pupil of Weidhass. Worked at Konigsberg (Prussia). Bows which splendidly reflect the traits of the French and German notabilities." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Fritz Gutter, Germany, 1928
Fritz Gutter
"Pupil of Pfretzschner and Nurnberger. Worked at Markneukirchen, 1919. Bows of high merit showing that the maker had consummate judgement of balance, lightness and strength." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, c. 1930
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow is professional quality. A near perfect stick with extraordinary playing qualities. Tortoise shell frog. Gold mounted on the tip, frog and screw.
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, c. 1930
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) W. E. Hill & Sons Gold Mount, Tortoise shell frog Cello bow.
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, 1938
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, 1940
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, c. 1970
W.E. Hill & Sons
“W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow has an extraordinarily elegant look with its blind frog and ornate engraving on gold mountings. This bow was made in the Hill Shop in the mid 20th century.
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England
W.E. Hill & Sons
"W. E. Hill & Sons was established at 38 New Bond Street, London, 1887. A firm particularly honorable in the annals of the violin world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name “Hill & Sons” is indeed a magical one…” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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H. Kretzschmann, Germany
H. Kretzschmann
"Worked at Markneukirchen, 1924. Beautifully balanced bows and every detail neatly finished. Heads very artistic and splendidly rounded off." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers).
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Marcel Lapierre, France, c. 1960
Marcel Lapierre
"Born 1907. Established at Mirecourt, 1947. Maker of very fine bows much sought after by soloists." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) Cello bow.
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W.M. Lewis & Sons, America
W.M. Lewis & Sons
"Established at Chicago (U.S.A.), 1874. Employ a large number of first class luthiers. Specialise in rare violins and expert restorations. Many of the famous instruments now in America have passed through this well known Violin House with a great reputation." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Louis Morizot, France
Louis Morizo
"Atelier at Mirecourt, 1925. Assisted by five sons. Presented magnificent handmade bows. Admired by artists, connoisseurs, and amateurs. Made of rich material and very artistically mounted. A maker who has consecrated his activities to the highest artistry." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers).
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Bernard Ouchard, France
Bernard Ouchard
Bernard Ouchard Violin Bow stamped "Vidoudez Geneve": A very high quality, well made French bow. Possesses a very nice stick with exceptional playing qualities.
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Charles Peccatte, France, c. 1910
Charles Peccatte
"Son of Francois. Born at Mirecourt, 1850. Worked for Vuiullaume, Voirin and Lenoble before opening own establishment at Paris, 1908. Their meritorious bows have received consistent acknowledgement from soloists." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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H.R. Pfretzschner, Germany
H.R. Pfretzschner
"Went to Paris to study with Vuillaume. Founded his bow making establishment at Markneukirchen, 1880. Received an appointment, 1901, from the King of Saxony, subsequently decorated by that exalted personage. Attained a world-wide reputation, possibly second to none. Beautifully balanced affairs, strong yet full of elasticity, backed up by the neatest workmanship and best mounting in silver and gold, etc. All harmony in perfection and nothing wanting to complete the fascination of the whole." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers).
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Eugene Sartory, France, 1910
Eugene Sartory
"Pupil of his Father; worked for Peccatte in Paris before 18th year; and for Lamy several years. Ultimately opened own workshop at Paris. Recipient of medals and diplomas at Brussels, 1887; Lyons, 1894; Liege, 1905; Milan, 1906 and London, 1908. Decorated "Officier d'Academie" Paris. Bows universally admired. Appearance brings up memories of a Voirin bow, though the head is less refined. Often beautifully balanced sticks of pernambuco. All orchestral players greatly admire his productions." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow has been certified by Paul Childs.
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Eugene Sartory, France, 1915
Eugene Sartory
"Pupil of his Father; worked for Peccatte in Paris before 18th year; and for Lamy several years. Ultimately opened own workshop at Paris. Recipient of medals and diplomas at Brussels, 1887; Lyons, 1894; Liege, 1905; Milan, 1906 and London, 1908. Decorated "Officier d'Academie" Paris. Bows universally admired. Appearance brings up memories of a Voirin bow, though the head is less refined. Often beautifully balanced sticks of pernambuco. All orchestral players greatly admire his productions." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow does not possess its original frog; the stick has been certified by Paul Childs.
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Eugene Sartory, France, 1920
Eugene Sartory
"Pupil of his Father; worked for Peccatte in Paris before 18th year; and for Lamy several years. Ultimately opened own workshop at Paris. Recipient of medals and diplomas at Brussels, 1887; Lyons, 1894; Liege, 1905; Milan, 1906 and London, 1908. Decorated "Officier d'Academie" Paris. Bows universally admired. Appearance brings up memories of a Voirin bow, though the head is less refined. Often beautifully balanced sticks of pernambuco. All orchestral players greatly admire his productions." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow has been certified by Paul Childs.
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Silvestre & Maucotel, France, 1900
Silvestre & Maucotel
"Pupil of Pierre and Hippolyte at Lyons. Succeeded to the control of establishment, 1865. Moved to Paris, 1884. Became associated with Maucotel, 1900. Every detail splendidly wrought." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Malcolm Taylor, England, 1970s
Malcolm Taylor
Contemporary English bowmaker. Used to work for W.E. Hill & Sons. High quality and high profile maker.
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James Tubbs, England, c. 1900
James Tubbs
"Born in London, 1835. Son of William. Worked for father until 1860... Received the special appointment of bow maker to the Duke of Edinburgh. It is impossible for any person who appreciates a fine bow, not to hail with unalloyed delight any of the productions of James Tubbs... This champion, completely disciplined, stepped forward to challenge the opinion that French bows were the only bows worthy of artists' acceptance, and, he won the day on this field he had entered. To say that he was the equal of Tourte, Peccatte, and Voirin, is not a wild and extravagant hypothesis." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This bow possesses an extraordinary stick perfect for performing.
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Joseph Arthur Vigneron, France
Joseph Arthur Vigneron
"First guided in the art of bow making by Charles Husson. Worked for Gand and Bernardel. Established at Paris 1880. Whenever we take up one of these bows an involuntary exclamation of pleasure rises to our lips. A maker who decided on choosing the finest wood and worked it with loving care. Bows make by a man upon whom nature had bestowed a mind deeply sensitive of the beautiful, and highly cultivated by experience. Very elegant sticks with a fine and strong sway, and splendid heads. Few of the past French makers surpassed him in refinement. (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) 3/4 Size violin bow.
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