Fine, Rare and Antique Cello Bows

Below is an expanding list of fine, rare and antique cello bows that we have in inventory for in-shop trials. Trialing any of these bows out of the shop will be at our discretion. If you have any questions, feel free to Reach Out to us.

$5,000 - $15,000

Alfred Lamy
Pernambuco Silver Mounted Cello Bow
Weight: 77.3g, Balance: 9 3/4", Round stick
Stick is branded: A LAMY A PARIS

Nephew of Joseph Alfred Lamy, Alfred Lamy died prematurely at the age of 36, but left behind an impressive number of high-quality bows that recall the work of Charles Louis Bazin. Lamy studied with the Bazin family in Mirecourt before going to work for Eugène Cuniot-Hury in 1906, where he stayed until around 1911. By 1919-20 his own personal brand, "A. Lamy" or "Alfred Lamy" begins to appear, suggesting that he was working independently. In 1921 he began to work for Marc Laberte, but his employment there did not last very long, and he died the following year.

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W.E. Hill & Sons Pernambuco Cello Bow Weight: 84g, Balance: 9" Round stick $12,000 On Consignment
Fine silver-fitted pernambuco bow from the Hill & Sons shop. Silver tip, silver button, parisian eye. Bow is stamped with the shop name on the thumb side. See Listing for more photos, information and purchase

Rodney D. Mohr Pernambuco Cello Bow
#1128
Weight: 79.5g, Balance: 9 3/8", Octagonal stick
$9,000

Master level, hand crafted cello bow by American master bow maker Rodney D. Mohr.

Stamped with the number 1128 under the frog. Rodney D. Mohr on the stick above the frog, and Rodney D Mohr under the winding continuing onto the visible portion of the stick with Mohr visible.

Perfect weight and balance in combination with a strong stick with even straight grain. Made from select Pernambuco this cello bow performs with smooth precision. The feel through out the length of this bow's stroke is steady and its tonal quality is clear and rich. It can snap off the string and also pulls a clear, present tone with the absolute lightest touch. See Listing for more information and purchase

$25,000 - $40,000

J.A. Vigneron 'Pére'
1890 Pernambuco Silver Mounted Cello Bow
Weight: 76.6g, Balance: 8 3/4", Octagonal stick
Stick is branded: A. VIGNERON A PARIS
Certification of Authenticity by P. Guillaume dated 12 Mars 2020
(Photo certificate from P. Guillaume will accompany the sale of this fine bow)

Vigneron, Joseph Arthur b. 1851, d. 1905 Paris, France.

A very fine French cello bow from the hands of the prolific and highly skilled master bow maker.

Known as Vigneron Pére. A very distinguished bow maker. Pupil and assistant of C. N. Husson until 1872, subsequently employed J. J. Martin and from 1880 by Gand and Bernardel. Established independently in Paris from 1888 at 54 rue de Cléry.

Classical French bow making, both octagonal and round sticks, of renowned playing quality and craftsmanship. Early work in the Bazin manner; later embraced the Vuillaume style, developing his distinctive personality in his independent years.

Bernard Ouchard for Vidoudez Pernambuco Cello Bow

Weight: 81.3g, Balance: 9 3/8" Octagonal stick
On Consignment

An absolute lovely bow to play. Perfect weight and balance, draws a very beautiful, consistent tone.

Stamp: VIDOUDEZ Geneve (we have worked on this bow for the owner for many years. We know that the stamp is there, and have covered it with leather to protect it from wear.)

Octagonal stick, tortoise frog, Whalebone winding, gold engraving on tip, ferrel, heel plate, button, slide plate. Gold eye circle, finest pernambuco

Bernard studied with his father, the great E.A.Ouchard and in 1949 went to Geneva working for the next 21 years with Vidoudez. Most of the bows stamped VIDOUDEZ Geneva are Bernard Ouchard’s exceptional work. In 1971 he returned to Mirecourt and taught bow making at the violin making school where he trained the next generation of French master bow makers.