Étienne Pajeot cello bow, Mirecourt circa 1820

Étienne Pajeot (1791-1849) of Mirecourt, France, is among the most important bow makers in history. Son of bow maker Louis Simon Pajeot, Étienne established his own highly successful and influential workshop in his hometown. He developed personal models and implemented improvements and innovations in frog construction, including various mountings, metal under slides, and self-hairing frogs. His bows are highly desirable among professional players and collectors.

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