Bow & Bridge Violin and bow makers, as the old books printed them

Bovis, François

Nice · 1864 to 1914

Historical maker

Named in 1 book.

What the books printed

Dictionary of Violin makers, Arnold Sewell. 1928. Scan 107.

BOVIS (François) — Nice 1864-1914. Pupil of N. Bianchi, whom he joined in 1874 and succeeded in 1880. Mainly followed the Guarnerius model from choice. Finished workmanship and good

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Same town, same time

5 other Nice makers have a year in the 1800s.

1803 to 1871 Pacherele, Pierre
1828 to 1899 Blanchi, Augustin
born 1871 Blanchi, Albert
died 1871 Pacherel, Pierre
1886 Gatti, Ernesto

All Nice makers

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