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A very fine old French cello bow made by Joseph Alfred Lamy, ca. 1900

Estimated price for orientation: 12 495 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Certificate :: J.F. Raffin Brand: Joseph Alfred Lamy père
Model: oseph Alfred Lamy père Type: French cello bow
Size: 4/4 Skill Level: Advanced


cello bow by Joseph Alfred Lamy pèreA fine French silver mounted cello bow  by Joseph Alfred Lamy père. Beautiful professional cello bow - made ca 1900 - certified by J.F. Raffin. Joseph Alfred Lamy père is one of the most important masters of modern French bow makers.
Joseph Alfred Lamy was born in Mirecourt, Vosges, France, where he apprenticed from 1862 to 1868, and later worked from 1877 to 1885 for François Nicolas Voirin in Paris.
He started his apprenticeship in 1862 with Charles Claude Nicolas Husson. In 1868, he joined Gautrot's workshop in Château Thierry, where he met François Nicolas Voirin. In 1876, he came to Paris to work with François Nicolas Voirin, whose assistant he had become. In 1885, at the death of François Nicolas Voirin, he started his own workshop.
He won the silver and gold Medals at the Paris Exposition in 1889.
The beautiful octogonal stick is made of the finest brownisch/red pernambuco wood.
 
The stick has a fine curve, is strong and flexible with a good balance.
 
This bow plays easy and produces a big full cello sound - easy fast staccato playing.
The length of the stick is around 69.2 cm (4/4 size) and the weight of the bow is ca 78 gr.
 
It comes with new winding and leather grip, ready to play ! 

Silver  mounted frog with pearl eyes andoriginal  silver adjuster. COMPARE PRICES ON EBAY AND YOU WILL KNOW ....
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