Gold mounted / turtle shell viola bow by Louis Morizot frères.

One of the most beautiful viola bows we have ever seen : this is super rare gold mounted Morizot viola bow - with turtle shell frog !
This fine French viola bow by Louis Morizot fr. made circa 1945 made - with original stamp and Certified by J.F. Raffin in Paris.

This is a fine and special example of the master's work - a small limited range of master bows he made with turtle shell frog.

The L. Morizot Frères obtained the highly reputated award, "Exposition Artisanale Paris" in 1929 for their superbe work.
The strong stick is made from the finest red brown pernambuco wood.
The ebony frog ring is gold with pearl eyes and a fine three part golden screw and golden tip-plate.(all original)

A strong good viola bow, with a fine balance and a strong tone production.

The total length of the stick is around 72,3 cm and the weight of the bow is c.69 gr.
The bow is straight and has a beautiful cuve.

Fine new winding, hair and new leather grip.