From a playing perspective the large noble head gives the bow a little head bias that Tubbs often used, this creates a bow with a remarkable warm sonorous sound quality. A strong assertive stick all bow articulations are easily capable. Circa 1845, made from bois exotique, in common with many other bows made by the Peccatte brothers at this time. Indeed it is informative to place this head next to a head by Dominique Peccatte as the similarities are very strong.
Here is an undamaged workshop bow with later french fittings in the style of Dominique Peccatte, what a bold and lovely bow! The chamfers tell you this is made by a very fine maker indeed given the flair and beauty of execution, so no lowly maker here in evidence! Judging by correspondence with local government departments Francois Peccatte had some ten to fifteen people he collaborated with in bow making, one being Lafleur, another being a certain Dominique his elder brother.