A rare and exceptional silver mounted violin bow made by Charles Claude Husson, made for and stamped Collin-Mézin during the decade of the 1870s. The bow rivals earlier 19th century master bow makers and presents an excellent value and investment for its playing qualities. It weighs 61 grams and has a Vuillaume style frog and garners a wonderfully rich tone that is full of energy, focus, and modulability. The bow tracks evenly from frog to tip and has a nimble handling.
About Husson:
Charles Claude Husson (1847 in Mirecourt, Vosges – 1915) was an influential French archetier (bow maker).
Charles Claude Husson was the son of the archetier Charles Claude Nicolas Husson. He served his apprenticeship under his father, almost at the same time as Joseph Arthur Vigneron. In 1873, he entered Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume's workshop and stayed with him until Vuillaume's death in 1875.
According to experts, in 1875 he joined François Nicolas Voirin for some time and, around 1878, started working for Gand & Bernandel Frères. Around 1880 Husson established his own workshop in Paris at 14, rue du Faubourg Saint Denis.