Cello bow
Cello bow by Simon, Paris c.1850–1860
POA — please enquire
An excellent-playing Parisian cello bow on a good pernambuco stick, stiff and supple, with a Pierre Guillaume certificate.
- Maker
- Simon, Paris
- Origin
- Paris
- Date
- c.1850–1860
- Size
- Cello · 78 g · balance 255 mm
- Condition
- Restored in the Philip Brown workshop
Original ebony and silver frog with round heel; the silver adjuster is contemporary, probably from another bow. Fine silver lapping.
Restored in our workshop: wind checks, an over-enlarged head mortice and wear to the handle. A full restoration report is available on request.
Playing: excellent — stiff and supple.
| Weight | 78 g |
| Balance point | 255 mm |
Sold with a certificate by Pierre Guillaume.
Try it at home
Take an instrument or bow home on approval and judge it in your own acoustic before you decide.
Enquire
Ask about this cello bow
We’ll get back to you to answer questions or book a time to come and play it. Viewings are Tuesday – Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm, by appointment.
