James Tubbs (1835 - 1921) is recognised as one of the greatest English bow makers. Trained by his father William, he worked in Soho on his own, and also briefly for W. E. Hill & Sons. In 1876 he became bow maker to the Duke of Edinburgh. He had retired by 1890 but returned to work after the death of his son and pupil Alfred in 1909. He then worked until his own death and was assisted in the running of the business by his daughter-in-law Jane.