Instrument Type:
Bow Type: Violin Bow
Circa: 1845
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Nicolas Maline; Vuillaume A Paris
Description:Born in Mirecourt, France in 1822 to a family of violin and bow makers, Nicolas Maline became one of the prominent bow makers of the nineteenth century. It is likely that he served his apprenticeship under his father before working for J.B. Vuillaume 1840. In 1849, Maline was awarded the Chevalier de la Legion d’Honeur for his service in the voltigeur. Till his death in 1877, Nicolas Maline continued to craft bows, even assisted by his son for a period of time.
Round stick of medium brown color pernambuco of the finest quality. Ebony and silver mounted frog in the Vuillaume seating channel tradition. This bow is in excellent condition at this time. Certified by Jean-Francois Raffin. 60.2 grams.