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Rare bows for violin, viola, violoncello, 1931
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1VIOLIN BOWS by CHARLES PECCATTE
2Born 1850, Mirecourt
4His bows are consistently well made, of fine wood. In 1870 he established himself in Paris and was the recipient of several medals for fine work exhibited by him. He was the son of François Peccatte, born in Mirecourt 1820, died 1855. Both father and son worked in the shop of Vuillaume. Their style and work is similar, and they used the same brand.
6*No. 1031
7A fine round stick, which has been mended, but which is good for many years of fine playing. Medium brown color. Original silver-mounted frog and button. Fifty dollars
9*No. 1386
10Three-quarter size. Round, medium brown stick. Silver-mounted ebony frog. An elegant bow for a young artist. Fifty dollars
12*No. 1559
13Round stick, medium brown color. Silver-trimmed ebony frog, pearl eyes and slide. Button has silver cap. Silver thread wrapping. Eighty-five dollars
15*No. 1451
16A very fine head, ivory tip. Round stick, chocolate color. Ebony frog with silver mounting, pearl eyes and slide. Silver-ringed button. Silver thread wrapping. The head has had repairs. One hundred dollars
18*No. 1454
19Fine large head, ivory plate. Round stick, light chocolate color. Ebony frog, silver-mounted, with pearl eyelets and slide. Ringed silver button. One hundred dollars
21No. 1450
22A round, reddish-brown stick. Ebony frog with silver trimming, pearl eyes and slide. Button has two silver rings. Silver wire wrapping. One hundred and thirty-five dollars
24*No. 1185
25A very firm, round stick, of dark chocolate color. Good head, with ivory plate. Silver-mounted ebony frog, pearl eyes and slide. Ringed button. Silver wrapping. One hundred and sixty-five dollars
27*No. 1242
28A richly figured round stick, of red-brown color. Graceful head with ivory plate. Original frog, ebony, silver-mounted, with pearl slide and eyes. Solid silver button. A very exceptional example, in fresh condition, firm, excelling in playing quality. One hundred and seventy-five dollars
30*No. 1572
31Round stick, light red-brown in color. Excellent head, with ivory tip. The frog is of ebony, with gold mountings. The button is of ebony, with two gold rings. Gold wrapping. Two hundred and fifty dollars
33VIOLA BOW by CHARLES PECCATTE
35*No. 1327
36Fine, round stick, medium red-brown color. Silver-mounted ebony frog, and button. Full weight, 2 1/3 ounces. One hundred and forty-five dollars
38*Stamped with name of maker
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