Charles Espey has become one of the most important and respected bow makers in the U.S.  He has worked with Hans Bischofberger, Robert Shallock, David Saunders and Stefan Thomachot and has won gold medals at the Violin Society of America and at the Kassel International competition. Port Townsend is the home to a number of the best bow makers in the country.

An excellent maker with a fairly short working period, Charles Husson began his training with his father in Mirecourt. In 1873 he moved to Paris to work at the Vuillaume shop before working with Voirin, and then Gand and Bernardel. He set up on his own around 1880, producing bows that were influenced by his master, Voirin, and his former classmate, Andre Vigneron. This bow is nimble and elegant, strong yet flexible, and produces a luscious tone. It is accompanied by a Raffin certificate.

Over the years we have offered many Morizot bows and this is one of the finest we have ever had. It is in superb condition and even has the original tinsel wrapping.