A first class example by this fine maker that early on in its playing career suffered damage to the head. The new head spliced on is wonderfully done and is utterly secure, having been restorered in the 1960's it is true to say that there need be no concern over this repair whatsoever. The best thing about the damage is the £20,000 it takes off the cost of the bow whilst not changing the playing characteristics one iota! 
Over the years I have sold quite a number of Richaume bows and have grown to greatly respect his concept of what a good playing bow should be. I remember in particular one international concert violinist trying lots of my stock only to settle on one of my Richaume bows.
This bow comes with a certificate from Jean-Francois Raffin stating that the majority of the bow is by Richaume (all but the spliced head).
This bow comes with a certificate from Jean-Francois Raffin stating that the majority of the bow is by Richaume (all but the spliced head).