As a dealer in fine and rare bows I have built up a network of dealer friends around the world with whom I feel comfortable and whose judgement I trust. Although not a specialist violin dealer I have been able to find rare and beautiful examples of some of the best makers from the golden period of making such as Amati -Antonio and Hieronymus circa 1618, Giuseppe Gagliano circa 1770, Pietro Guarneri of Mantua circa 1710 Giovanni Maggini circa 1620, Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi.

With semi-modern Italian makers Giuseppe Pedrazzini (three times! I admire his work) Giuseppe Lucci and Luca Primon.  The reason these opportunities arise is because the dealers I mix with generally deal in violins as well as bows and when a fine playing instrument comes up they let me know.

Another service that PHB provides is for people who are unfamiliar with the auction route and would like advice and help in buying at auction in London. Please email for details.