Bow - J.P. Bernard, Bruxelles (certified) - Belgium - 1930-1940
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Violin bow by J.P. Bernard of Bruxelles, dated 1930–1940, silver-mounted, 745 mm overall length, Pernambuco wood with ebony frog and mother-of-pearl mount, weight about 60–62 g, balance point around 250–280 mm, provenance from the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker; used but like new.
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Violin bow J.P. Bernard (J.P. Bernard violin bow, silver mounted). Please refer to the Certificate of Manufacture from 2022 for further details.
Certificate only available as a photocopy.
Additional information about the sheet
J.P. Bernard bows come from the renowned workshop of Pierre Guillaume in Brussels (Maison Bernard). They are made from high-quality Pernambuco wood, with ebony frog and silver mount – known for good balance, responsiveness, and a warm, projected tone.
They are modern workshop sheets (not handcrafted by the master himself), but of high quality and popular among advanced players and professionals.
Dimensions and specifications for J.P. Bernard silver bows from the workshop of Pierre Guillaume (Maison Bernard, Brussels):
Total length: 745 mm
• Weight: approx. 60–62 g. Workshop sheets in this series are deliberately balanced and typically weigh around 60–61 g to combine agile handling with good projection.
• Balance point: approximately 250–280 mm from the frog end (measured from the end of the adjustment screw). In a comparable specimen, it was at 260 mm – this provides a balanced feel that is not overly tip-heavy.
• Rod: round or octagonal, made of high-quality Pernambuco wood (orange-brown).
Frosch: Ebony with silver mount, Parisian eye, three-piece sliding plate.
Hairing: Mongolian horsehair (standard on these bows).
These sheets are designed for advanced players and professionals: responsive, warm tone, good rebound, and balance – ideal for orchestra work.
Provenance: Violinist of the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker (orchestra of the Krefeld and Mönchengladbach Theater).
Violin bow J.P. Bernard (J.P. Bernard violin bow, silver mounted). Please refer to the Certificate of Manufacture from 2022 for further details.
Certificate only available as a photocopy.
Additional information about the sheet
J.P. Bernard bows come from the renowned workshop of Pierre Guillaume in Brussels (Maison Bernard). They are made from high-quality Pernambuco wood, with ebony frog and silver mount – known for good balance, responsiveness, and a warm, projected tone.
They are modern workshop sheets (not handcrafted by the master himself), but of high quality and popular among advanced players and professionals.
Dimensions and specifications for J.P. Bernard silver bows from the workshop of Pierre Guillaume (Maison Bernard, Brussels):
Total length: 745 mm
• Weight: approx. 60–62 g. Workshop sheets in this series are deliberately balanced and typically weigh around 60–61 g to combine agile handling with good projection.
• Balance point: approximately 250–280 mm from the frog end (measured from the end of the adjustment screw). In a comparable specimen, it was at 260 mm – this provides a balanced feel that is not overly tip-heavy.
• Rod: round or octagonal, made of high-quality Pernambuco wood (orange-brown).
Frosch: Ebony with silver mount, Parisian eye, three-piece sliding plate.
Hairing: Mongolian horsehair (standard on these bows).
These sheets are designed for advanced players and professionals: responsive, warm tone, good rebound, and balance – ideal for orchestra work.
Provenance: Violinist of the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker (orchestra of the Krefeld and Mönchengladbach Theater).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
J.P. Bernard, Bruxelles (certified)
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Mother of pearl, Wood
Condition
Used but like new
Overall Length
745 mm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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