Jean Joseph Martin violin bow, Mirecourt circa 1875.

A very fine Vuillaume-style bow by Jean Joseph Martin.

It’s in an excellent condition, the stick is light and agile but strong,

JJ Martin's violins bows which were made in the Vuillaume model are highly valued and admired  by soloists worldwide,
and they are known for their excellent playing characteristics.

Beautiful professional silver mounted violin bow - made ca 1875 - certified by J.F. Raffin.

Joseph Martin worked for J.B. Vuillaume.
In 1858 JJ Martin left Mirecourt for Paris to join Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's workshop. Five years later,
J.J. MARTIN came back to Mirecourt (1863) to open his own workshop.
Fine craftsmanship - his Vuillaume model bows from this period were to become amongst the best ever produced for the firm.

The beautiful rond stick is made of the finest brownisch/red pernambuco wood.

This bow plays easy and produces a big full violin sound - easy fast staccato playing.

The length of the stick is 72.8 cm (4/4 size) and the weight of the bow is 59 gr.

It comes with new silver winding and leather grip, ready to play.

Silver mounted frog with pearl eyes and 3-piece adjuster.(French button later).

Best price on the internet !

Jean Joseph Martin - (b. Mirecourt (Vosges) 1837 - d. Paris 1910) was a French Archetier / Bowmaker.

Served his apprenticeship with Nicolas Remy Maire. In 1858 left Mirecourt for Paris to join Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's workshop. Five years later, JJ MARTIN came back to Mirecourt (1863) to open his own workshop. He also worked with Jérôme THIBOUVILLE LAMY as they asked for his collaboration to build up their bow production.

For a brief time, Martin also worked as director for another workshop in Mirecourt by Emile MENNESSON, with the "Sainte Cécile" insignia. From that period one can find bows stamped J. Guarini. When MENNESSON decided to transfer his activity to Reims, J.J. Martin took over the workshop and continued the production for a while.^[1]

Among his collaborators (in his shop) was Joseph Arthur Vigneron. (from Wikipedia).