Antique French Cello Bow
Stamped: LAMY À PARIS
Exceptional high-quality antique French cello bow, stamped LAMY À PARIS, suitable for professional and concert performance.
The bow is made from rare, beautifully figured light pernambuco wood, carefully selected by the maker. The stick shows remarkable depth, translucency and natural shimmer — under light it literally glows, a characteristic feature of fine old French pernambuco.

Frog
The antique frog is crafted from ebony, mounted in solid silver.
Details include:


Mother-of-pearl eyes


Silver slide


Original silver-mounted button and screw


Classic French model


🔹 The frog features a perfectly fitted semi-rounded underside, precisely matched to the curvature of the pernambuco stick.

🔹 The stick itself has a carefully cut “rail channel” made specifically for this frog.
 This construction detail is a hallmark of valuable, master-made and rare French bows, and is rarely found on later or factory-made examples.

Hair


New natural Mongolian horsehair


Professionally rehaired


Ready for immediate use



Playing Characteristics
This bow offers outstanding balance, elasticity and responsiveness, typical of fine French concert bows.
Excellent performance in:


Spiccato – clean, springy and well controlled


Sautillé – light, fast and even


Ricochet – stable and predictable


Clear articulation and focused attack


Rich, nuanced tone with wide dynamic range


The bow feels secure and comfortable in the hand, allowing full control and refined musical expression.

Specifications


Instrument: Cello


Length: 70 cm


Weight: 77.5 g


Stick: Pernambuсo


Mountings: Silver


Frog: Ebony with mother-of-pearl



Condition
In excellent playing and collectible condition.

No cracks, warping or repairs.

Only minimal, honest signs of age consistent with an antique bow.