Dominique Peccatte is ranked alongside François Tourte as one of the master French bowmakers. He started his career as a violin maker but learned bow making under Jean Persoit at the workshop of J.B. Vuillaume in Paris. He set up his own business in Mirecourt in 1847. This bow from his Paris-period is clearly the work of a mature maker in complete command of his craft. It is a strong playing bow with perfect balance and a range of beautiful overtones.