A French Violin Bow By Eugene Cuniot-Hury, Circa 1890-1900.

Eugène Cuniot (1861-1910) studied with and worked for his father, Pierre Cuniot until the senior’s death in 1884, after which he assumed the mantle of leadership over the family atelier. He was known as Cuniot-Hury after marrying the daughter of a famed piano maker and was a rather unique figure in mentorship in that he allowed the makers that worked for him to retain some individual style. Having said that, under his leadership, bows from his workshop marked a transition from the popularized Peccatte style to something strong but more rounded after Voirin, with the frogs more closely following Bazin. He secured contracts with and provided bows for firms and makers such as Gand & Bernardel, Collin-Mezin, Hel, Bailly, and Mougenot and employed famed artisans such as Emile Francois Ouchard, Albert Thomassin, Louis Morizot, and Joseph Alfred Lamy. 

This silver mounted violin Bow from Eugene Cuniot-Hury is was made between 1890 and 1900. The stick is strong and true, but demonstrates significant wear to the handle which has worn away the maker’s brand-stamp. The frog and button too demonstrate wear commensurate with a century of professional use. Having said that, it still demonstrates all the hallmarks of performance quality that his celebrated employ of achetiers are sought after for, achieving perfect balance at **.* grams.