Maker and Restorer of Fine Bows Expert Appraisals Photo Directory © Michael J. Taylor Violin bow, copy of a bow by François Tourte, circa 1780.      The original François Tourte bow was thought for many years to be by the elder brother, once known as ‘l’aine’. As with the original, the slender stick is mounted with 14ct gold and ebony and has a fully covered button. Violin bow, copy of a bow by Dominique Peccatte.      One of the truly greatest makers of the 19th century. The original bow was mounted with silver and ebony, and this copy reproduces all the features of that bow. Violin bow, modelled on François Tourte, fully engraved.      One of a batch of four highly ornate bows made during my time with Ealing Strings. Each bow, mounted with 14ct gold, was inlaid with the ‘Prince of Wales Plumes’ and contains a decorative dedication plate in the slide. The bow was superbly engraved by Derek Tipson, probably one of the greatest ever hand engravers. Violin bow, copy of a bow by Dominique Peccatte.      This second example, also mounted with silver and ebony, was a copy of a different bow by Dominique Peccatte but shows just how uniform Peccatte was in his styling after leaving the firm of J. B. Viullaume. Viola bow, copy of a bow by Dominique Peccatte.      The original bow was probably one of the most magnificent viola bows I have ever seen. Mounted with silver and ebony, this copy reproduces all the features of that bow Violoncello bow, copy of a bow by Dominique Peccatte.      Originally based on a swan head type Peccatte ‘cello bow, this bow was requested to be octagonal. Nevertheless, the modelling of the entire bow was copied from the original and is mounted with silver and ebony. Double Bass bow, copy of a bow by Joseph Arthur Vigneron.      Undoubtedly, one of the great bass bow makers and well worthy of copying his fine work. The original, magnificent in all respects, is reproduced here mounted with silver and ebony. Double Bass bow, copy of a bow by Eugène Sartory.      Probably, the greatest of all the French bass bow makers and more than worthy of copying. The original, magnificent in all respects, is reproduced here mounted with silver and ebony.