174 - Violin bow made around 1900 by Joseph-Arthur VIGNERON (father) in all its main parts, signed

Violin bow made around 1900 by Joseph-Arthur VIGNERON (father) in all its main parts, signed “A.VIGNERON A PARIS” on the bow stick, above the frog, with a silver frog, 64.4 g, made of pernambuco wood. In fairly good condition. Condition: minor dents on the frog head, slightly lifted at the neck. Wear on the back of the stick. Cracks and wear on the thumb rest; damaged grain mortise. Button pin missing. Any certificate issued by the Jean-François Raffin Expert Bowmakers’ Office will be at the buyer’s expense. From the estate of a concert violinist. Expert: Jean-François Raffin Expert Bowmakers’ Office