Grandini French stamped violin bow

Grandini stamped French violin bow.
Pernambuco wood with alpaca screws, ebony nut and mother-of-pearl decorations.
Provenance: Private collection.
Good condition, but exhibits wear consistent with age and use. Chipped on the nut.
Weight: 60 g.
Measurements: 73,5, cm.

Round cane in Pernambuco wood, ebony nut, mounted in nickel silver. Made in Mirecourt and bears the "GRANDINI" stamp.

Violin bows are traditionally made from pernambuco wood (or pau-brasil), 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 Paubrasiliaechinata 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.