The modernBazin makers, and by modern I mean from 1860 until 1980, were descended from François XavierBazin; François Xavier died of Cholera in 1865. His son was Charles Nicolas Bazin; his son wasLouis Bazin and his wasCharles Alfred Bazin. Bows by Charles Nicolas are fine bows and much sought after, they command a higher price than bows from Louis or Charles Alfred, mainly because of the quality of the sticks and antiquity. He produced a lot of bows and worked for amongst others: Audinot, Paul Blanchard, E.Boulangeot, Charles Brugère, Caressa & Français, G.A.Chanot, Collin-Mezin, Courvoisier, Curtil, Darches, Diens, J.P.Diter, P.Lorange and several others. In addition he stamped his own bows: Bazin, C.Bazin, Tourte, Tourte.L, Lupot, Maire, Tubbs, Pajeot etc.. Bows by Charles Nicolas are much sought after. The sticks are very good quality and produce a clear tone with good power. For the full article about theBazin family and others please see our bow information page.