This bow was 15mms too long for most violin cases, it has been shortened to the normal length that the Pajeot workshop provided to players in the 1830's with a long splice under the lapping.
The bow has a certificate from Raffin stating "school of Pajeot" circa 1835. It is interesting to note that in the 1830's Nicolas Maire's business suffered to the extent that he was forced to work for Etienne Pajeot to survive. It is Michael Taylor's view that this bow is by Maire for Pajeot, an opinion I agree with. A really fantastic playing bow on a budget.....
This truly is a fabulous bow to play on from the golden era of bow making.
59g
A mint condition bow from 1830's for uk violinists from PHB!