Andre Vigneron silver mounted Violin Bow

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A fine French violin bow by André Vigneron fils - 1905.
A beautiful French silver mounted violin bow made by Andre Vigneron - certified by J.F. Raffin in Paris.
WIth original brand stamp "A.Vigneron a Paris", made around 1905, this implies that the bow was made in collaboration father and son.

André Vigneron studied bow-making under his father, Joseph Arthur Vigneron (père).

Vigneron bows are highly regarded, and this one is a very nice one, that plays very easy and produces a big full violin tone.

The round stick is made from the finest red brown pernambuco wood, and the elegant shaped head shows a great level of refinement, lightness, and precision.

A very nice example of this French master bow maker.

Beautiful French ebony frog with pearl eyes and original silver button.
This particular bow is in good condition

The total length of the stick is around 72,8 cm and the weight of the bow is 60,5 gr.

Andre VIGNERON

By: John Dilworth

VIGNERON, André Born 1881, died 1924 Mirecourt France. Known as ‘Vigneron fils’. Son, pupil, and assistant of Joseph Arthur (Vigneron Père), below. Succeeded to the business 1905, but continued to use his father’s brand. His own came into use c.1910, with the bow numbered beneath the frog. Employed A. Husson from c.1920, and later L. Piernot. Produced a specially lengthened ‘Capet’ model for the virtuoso Lucien Capet. Round sticks with deep red- or orange-brown wood. Branded: ANDRE VIGNERON A PARIS or VIGNERON-PARIS [Millant/Raffin]