History & Provenance

Charles Nicolas Bazin lived his life in Mirecourt. The son of bow-maker, François-Xavier Bazin, C.N. grew up learning about the trade from a young age, before opening his own workshop in 1869. This workshop became renowned as one of the most industrious with an estimated output of between two and three thousand bows a year from his team of around fifteen bowmakers. As well as producing his own bows, Bazin also taught much of the younger generation - with students including his son, Louis, and the well renowned Fétique brothers, Jules and Victor.