Richard Tobin (luthier)

Richard Tobin
Risteárd Tóibín
Violin by Tobin, published in 1920[1]
Born1766
Dublin, Ireland
DiedDecember 1847(1847-12-00) (aged 80–81)
Middlesex, London
NationalityIrish
EducationThomas Perry
Known for
Notable work
  • Pantel Violin (1820, London)
  • Beare Viola (1820, London)
  • Mesa Cello (1820, London)
Style
  • Amati style
  • Guarneri style
  • Perry style
  • Stainer style
  • Stradivari style
Movement
SpouseElizabeth Daley
Children
  • George (son)
  • John (son)
  • Elizabeth (daughter)
  • Esther (daughter)
ParentRichard Tobin (father)

Richard Tobin (Irish: Risteárd Tóibín; 1766 – December 1847) was an Irish luthier and maker of violins, violas, cellos and pochettes.[2] Tobin's work was largely uncredited, often branded under the names of his employers and other shops that enlisted him for his sought-after workmanship.[1] As a luthier, he has been described as "a genius".[3] As well as being known for the quality of his instruments, Tobin is famous for the workmanship of his scrolls, of which it has been said "never did Antonio Stradivari cut better".[4]

  1. ^ a b Morris 1920, p. 239.
  2. ^ Teahan 1963, p. 32.
  3. ^ Henley 1973.
  4. ^ Morris 1904, p. 220.