James Perry | |
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Séamus de Poire | |
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:JamesPerry_Violin.png) Violin by Perry, c. 1800 | |
| Born | c. 1759 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | c. 1810 Kilkenny, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Education | Thomas Perry |
| Known for | Luthier |
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| Movement | Irish school |
| Parent | John Perry (father) |
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| Patron(s) | Ormonde family |
James Perry (Irish: Séamus de Poire; c. 1759–1810) was an Irish luthier from Dublin, known for making violins, violas and cellos.[1][2] His workshop was based in Kilkenny and also produced instruments such as guitars, German flutes, fifes and tenors. Perry is credited with having made over 1000 instruments.[3] He was a brother and apprentice to Dublin luthier, Thomas Perry, and a protégé of the Ormonde family of Kilkenny Castle.[4]
- ^ Teahan 1963, p. 31.
- ^ Boydell 2013, p. Perry, James.
- ^ Rice 1993, pp. 134–136.
- ^ Rice 1993, p. 56.