Violin bow by Joseph Alfred Lamy (Père), Paris, c.1900
Joseph Alfred Lamy was born in Mirecourt, France. He worked for Voirin in Paris from 1877 to 1885, after which he started his own workshop at 34 rue de Faubourg Poissonière. His son, Hippolyte Camille Lamy, (who succeeded him) and nephew, Alfred Lamy, continued on the family tradition as celebrated bow makers.
This bow is a fine example of the maker’s work; it produces a clear, sweet and well-rounded sound.
BRAND & MARKINGS:
Branded on Handle: A. LAMY A PARIS
MATERIALS:
Stick: Pernambuco
Lapping: Silver and Silk
Face: Elephant Ivory
Frog: Ebony
Frog Fittings: Silver
Button: Silver
MEASUREMENTS:
Weight: 60g
Length: 74.6cm
Balance point -cm
DOCUMENTS:
Certificate by Raffin (all parts original)
Ivory Act Registration Number: WBJ8WSVN
Joseph Alfred Lamy was born in Mirecourt, France. He worked for Voirin in Paris from 1877 to 1885, after which he started his own workshop at 34 rue de Faubourg Poissonière. His son, Hippolyte Camille Lamy, (who succeeded him) and nephew, Alfred Lamy, continued on the family tradition as celebrated bow makers.
This bow is a fine example of the maker’s work; it produces a clear, sweet and well-rounded sound.
BRAND & MARKINGS:
Branded on Handle: A. LAMY A PARIS
MATERIALS:
Stick: Pernambuco
Lapping: Silver and Silk
Face: Elephant Ivory
Frog: Ebony
Frog Fittings: Silver
Button: Silver
MEASUREMENTS:
Weight: 60g
Length: 74.6cm
Balance point -cm
DOCUMENTS:
Certificate by Raffin (all parts original)
Ivory Act Registration Number: WBJ8WSVN
Joseph Alfred Lamy was born in Mirecourt, France. He worked for Voirin in Paris from 1877 to 1885, after which he started his own workshop at 34 rue de Faubourg Poissonière. His son, Hippolyte Camille Lamy, (who succeeded him) and nephew, Alfred Lamy, continued on the family tradition as celebrated bow makers.
This bow is a fine example of the maker’s work; it produces a clear, sweet and well-rounded sound.
BRAND & MARKINGS:
Branded on Handle: A. LAMY A PARIS
MATERIALS:
Stick: Pernambuco
Lapping: Silver and Silk
Face: Elephant Ivory
Frog: Ebony
Frog Fittings: Silver
Button: Silver
MEASUREMENTS:
Weight: 60g
Length: 74.6cm
Balance point -cm
DOCUMENTS:
Certificate by Raffin (all parts original)
Ivory Act Registration Number: WBJ8WSVN