Here is a stunning Maire. Commanding prices up to £80,000 these days here is a rare opportunity to buy at a substantially lower price due to a beautiful repair to the head.

The unusual repair using ivory is an extremely early method of repair. This type of repair was favoured by makers of this period, indeed I believe this repair to be the work of Maire’s colleague Claude Joseph Fonclause.

Truly an exceptional bow from the golden period of bow making it really is a first class bow for the concert violinist. Many of the best modern makers are using Maire’s design as an inspiration for their bows. Here you can own an original for less than a contemporary copy.