Upcoming Auctions
Please note we will not be publishing condition reports for these Lots because until recently all bows were being offered as retail level items by Bowspeed.
Unless explicitly stated on individual Lot pages, please consider the bows to be in playable condition.
Refunds will not be offered to buyers based on an absence of condition reports.
There will be ample opportunity to view the collection in person in London and we highly recommend you do so.
Unless explicitly stated on individual Lot pages, please consider the bows to be in playable condition.
Refunds will not be offered to buyers based on an absence of condition reports.
There will be ample opportunity to view the collection in person in London and we highly recommend you do so.
The Hamilton Caswell Retirement Sale - 5th & 6th November
Start date Friday 3 October 2025
End date Thursday 6 November 2025
Category:
Specialist
Type:
Timed Auction
Description:
Hamilton Caswell Retires After 61 Years in the Violin Trade
Every bow has come straight from Bowspeed's showroom and is in good saleable condition regarding straightness, camber and hair. The photographs include Bowspeed's reference sticker on each bow giving their retail price and other useful details.
On 5th and 6th November, Amati, will offer Bowspeed's vast retirement stock.
Hamilton founded "Hamilton Violins" on the Isle of Wight in 1964, and with his wife Amelie, ran it in Cornwall from 1976 and then in Bristol from 1987 to 2004. Since then and until now they have solely made and dealt in bows under the name of Bowspeed.
Lots will be on view in London from Wednesday 8th October. Viewing by appointment at Amati's London office:
10A Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ
For auction and viewing enquiries please email elena@amati.com
Buyers' Fee is 22% and VAT may be applicable.
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James Buchanan
james@amati.com
James is an expert in examining and valuing stringed musical instruments. He has worked for Bonhams, Christies, and was a founding member of Brompton's. Amati was formed in 2013 and the rest, they say, is history.