Jean Pierre Marie PERSOIT (1785–1854), A rare violin bow, circa 1820–1825

A rare violin bow by Jean Pierre Marie PERSOIT, circa 1820–1825, made of stiff, chestnut-brown pernambuco wood (pre-2007 Convention), an octagonal bow fitted with an ebony frog and a bone end-piece of unknown provenance. Weight of the bow alone: 35.5 grams Weight including the end piece and button, without the hair or fittings: 47 grams Length: 72 centimetres Condition: good condition, shaft mortise extended at the rear

Estimate:£5,849.20

View all items fromAguttesorMedals, Arms & Armour