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Frank J. Callier
CALLIER, Frank J. Born 1883 St Louis, Missouri, died 1971 Hollywood, California USA. Violin and bow maker of French parentage. Worked in St. Louis 1900-1914, San Antonio (Texas) 1916-1926, and finally settled in Hollywood from 1928. The business was continued after his death by his son Paul, and from 1984 by Craig Scollard. Made about 300 violins, three violas, and three cellos. Concentrated on bow making after 1918. Well designed and executed bows in personal style, but also copied classical French models. Sticks rubbed with oil then coated with spirit varnish. Some 1,500 bows completed. Medals awarded in Chicago 1925 and Philadelphia 1926. Very fine work. Instruments branded internally: �FJC�. Bows branded �FRANK J CALLIER�
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Price History
| Type | Title | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | Fri 1st August 08 | £ 235.00 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | Mon 1st November 99 | £ 177.00 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | Sun 1st November 98 | £ 208.00 |
| Violin | 1913 | Fri 1st May 98 | £ 423.00 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | Wed 1st May 96 | £ 564.00 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | Wed 1st May 96 | £ 413.00 |
| Viola Bow | G/T 68 g. | Thu 1st December 94 | £ 1106.00 |
| Viola Bow | S/I 72 g. | Sat 1st June 85 | £ 597.00 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | Thu 1st January 81 | £ 147.00 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 62 g. stamped "P.J. Callier Passa" | Wed 1st May 96 | £ 977.00 |
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