London · b. 1835
Historical maker
Named in 7 books.
What the books printed
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896. p. 95.
As printed on this page: "Tubbs, James. A maker of excellent bows, who lives in Wardour Street, London. His father and grandfather were also bow makers, their work being very similar to that of Dodd. James Tubbs' bows are made on scientific principles, and are of elegant appearance; they are much liked by players for their lightness and good balance, and rank among the best made."
A dictionary of violin makers, Stainer, C. (Cecie). London: Novello, n.d. p. 95.
As printed on this page: "Tubbs, James. A maker of excellent bows, who lives in Wardour Street, London. His father and grandfather were also bow makers, their work being very similar to that of Dodd. James Tubbs' bows are made on scientific principles, and are of elegant appearance; they are much liked by players for their lightness and good balance, and rank among the best made."
An Encyclopedia of the Violin, Alberto Bachmann. 1925. p. 116.
As printed on this page: "TUBBS, London. A family of prominent bow makers for four generations. The name of the present firm is James Tubbs and Son, Wardour Street 94, London. All the bows made by members of this famous family are of the highest grade, and greatly sought after by collectors and artists."
British Violin Makers, W. Meredith Morris. London: Robert Scott, 1920. p. 241.
As printed on this page: "TUBBS, JAMES & SON, London: contemporary. James Tubbs is a son of William Tubbs, a bow maker, and was born in Rupert Court, March 25, 1835. His name has been a "household" word among artists and bow collec…"
British violin-makers classical and modern, Morris, W. Meredith (William Meredith). London, Chatto & Windus, 1904. Scan 296.
TUBBS, JAMES & SON, London, contemporary. A bow-maker. He works at 94 Wardour Street, and is the pupil of his father. His bows are considered to be superior to the best that are made to-day.
As printed on this page: "JAMES TUBBS, LONDON"
A catalogue of the Lyon & Healy collection of rare old violins, violas, viloncellos, bows of rare makes, Lyon & Healy. Chicago, Lyon & Healy, 1929. p. 112.
As printed on this page: "JAMES TUBBS, LONDON"
- Entries from 7 books stand under this name, and the software judged them likely the same person. Tell us if that is wrong and we will split the record.
Same name
Whether any of these is the same person, the books do not say.
Same town, same time
175 other London makers have a year in the 1800s. A few of them:
- 1833 to 1852 Fendt, W.
- 1833 to 1852 Fendt, William
- 1833 to 1897 Pearce, William Robert
- 1834 to 1856 Pearce, G.
- born 1835 Tubbs
- 1837 Grosjean, John Frederick