French violin bow stamped A. Deblaye

French violin bow stamped A. Deblaye.
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.
Weight: 60 g.
Measurements: 74 cm.

Albert Deblaye (1874 - 1929) completed his training in the workshops of Mirecourt, until he established his own workshop in 1900.

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