French violin bow by Louis Morizot Frères (J.F. Raffin)

Louis Morizot established his atelier at Mirecourt in the year 1925. Assisted by his sons, the Morizot Frères manufactured magnificent artist bows. For their efforts they obtained the highest award at the "Exposition Artisanale Paris" in 1929. Morizot bows are still admired and sought after by conoisseurs and amateurs. This Morizot violin bow is made of stiff, light brown pernambuco wood. The bow was made for B. Millant, the round shaft is stamped "Perelli". The ebony frog is nickel mounted with yellowish pearly eye and slide. The bow measures 74,5 cm and the balance-point is at 25,9 cm, the felt balance-point is tending to the frog. The bow feels excellent in the hand, is easy and active to play. It produces a bright, clear and shining sound. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by Jean-François Raffin, Paris, and a seperate estimation of value for € 2.500 by JF Raffin.