Violin bow stamped B.C.B. à Paris

Violin bow stamped B.C.B. à Paris.
Pernambuco wood with ebony and mother-of-pearl and silver details.
Provenance: Private collection.
Weight: 54 g.
Measurements: 74 cm.

The stamp "C.B.C. à Paris" could correspond to a French or European workshop or manufacturer inspired by the French tradition of bows.

Violin bows are traditionally made from pernambuco (or paubrasil) wood, a material recognized for its combination of hardness, elasticity and lightness, which are essential qualities for a bow that needs flexibility and resistance. This wood comes from the Paubrasilia echinata tree, native to Brazil, and has been the preferred choice since the 18th century because of its ability to transmit vibrations and respond precisely to the violinist's movements.