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Thomas Gaffin

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Monument to Sir William Coryton in St Mellion

Thomas Gaffin (1819–1869) was a 19th-century sculptor of Irish descent.

Life

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Monument to John Willis in St Thomas à Becket church, Greatford

He was born in Swinford, County Mayo in Ireland, the son of Edward Gaffin (1780–1855), a sculptor and stone mason. The family left Ireland and moved to London around 1800. He specialised in ornate graves for the rich and famous; most of his work is in the south of England.[1]

From 1841 to 1860 he lived at 17 Kensington Place and from then until his death lived at 6 Bessborough Place. He had offices at 63 Regent Street. He died on 24 October 1869 and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. His will left £16000.[2]

Works

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Family

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Not known.


References

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  1. ^ Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851 by Rupert Gunnis p.160
  2. ^ "Thomas Gaffin - Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951". sculpture.gla.ac.uk.
  3. ^ "Jacob Henniker (1780-1843) - Find a Grave..." www.findagrave.com.
  4. ^ "[ Exeter Cathedral. Monument to Sophia Charlotte Hennis] - Culture Grid". www.culturegrid.org.uk.
  5. ^ "Edward & Thomas Gaffin - Bob Speel's Website". www.speel.me.uk.
  6. ^ "Kew Church St Anne Monuments - Bob Speel's website".