Violin Bow by Morizot Père, Mirecourt, 1930.

A very nice authentic French violin bow made by Louis Morizot père (father).

This is an extremely fine bow, made by the renowned French bow maker Morizot père in Mirecourt.

A superbe and rare master bow, the frog is original and is made of imitation-ivory, there were only made a few of them.

A very nice crafted head, and well-balanced bow that pulls out a big and strong sound.

Louis Morizot Père won the Grand Prix at the first exhibition Artisanale de Paris in 1924.

Gold medal at the Exposition Artisanale de Paris in 1927

Morizot violin bows are still wanted and respected by many amateurs and professional players.

The length of the round pernambuco stick is around 73 cm and the weight of the bow is 61 gr.

The bow is ready to play, with new leather grip and hair.

Ebony frog , with pearl eyes and three part adjuster.

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Biography :
Louis was born in Darney (Vosges), and worked in Mirecourt, France where he started a family dynasty.
Louis Morizot began his apprenticeship with Eugene Cuniot-Hury, before joining the workshop of Charles Nicolas BAZIN.
Circa 1914 he worked for Eugene Sartory an experience which influenced greatly his personal production.
In 1919 Louis MORIZOT established his own workshop at 5 rue Saint Georges in Mirecourt.
After 1920, his sons ( Marcel, Louis, Paul, André, and George Morizot) joined him as pupils before succeeding
him in 1937 and renaming the firm "MORIZOT Frères". (from Wikipedia)