BERNIER. Die-sinker in Paris, 1790-1797.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
BAUERT, JOHANN EPHRAIM
BAUERT, JOHANN EPHRAIM (Swed.). Medallist in the service of Frederick V. of Denmark. He was born at Stockholm between 1720 and 1730, and died at Copenhagen in 1799. It is supposed that he worked under Hedlinger, and perhaps also under Daniel Fehrmann. In 1763 he obtained the post of Engraver at the Copenhagen Mint, an office which he held until his death. During that period, a large number of the dies for the Danish coinage were cut by him. Amongst his medals the best known are : one with bust o...
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BAUERT, JOHANN EPHRAIM (Swed.). Medallist in the service of Frederick V. of Denmark. He was born at Stockholm between 1720 and 1730, and died at Copenhagen in 1799. It is supposed that he worked under Hedlinger, and perhaps also under Daniel Fehrmann. In 1763 he obtained the post of Engraver at the Copenhagen Mint, an office which he held until his death. During that period, a large number of the dies for the Danish coinage were cut by him. Amongst his medals the best known are : one with bust o...
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BEAUCOUSIN, JEHAN
BEAUCOUSIN, JEHAN (French), 1553-1579. Engraver at the Paris Mint, and author of the following jetons : 1553, Arms of Mme la Princesse de Navarre ; — Messire Lancelot du Monceau ; — Jean de Daillion ; — 1556, The Treasurer general of Normandy; — 1557, Nicolas Bernard; — 1558, Messire Nicolas de Brichanteau ; — Jetons for the Hôtel-Dieu; — 1565, Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, &c. Beaucousin succeeded Lemay as Engraver at the Paris Mint, on the 14th July 1552. He cut dies for the following coi...
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BEAUCOUSIN, JEHAN (French), 1553-1579. Engraver at the Paris Mint, and author of the following jetons : 1553, Arms of Mme la Princesse de Navarre ; — Messire Lancelot du Monceau ; — Jean de Daillion ; — 1556, The Treasurer general of Normandy; — 1557, Nicolas Bernard; — 1558, Messire Nicolas de Brichanteau ; — Jetons for the Hôtel-Dieu; — 1565, Jeanne d'Albret, Queen of Navarre, &c. Beaucousin succeeded Lemay as Engraver at the Paris Mint, on the 14th July 1552. He cut dies for the following coi...
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BECK, JEAN HENRI
BECK, JEAN HENRI (French). Gem-engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century. He was the adopted son and pupil of Mayer Simon, who at his death left him his business. For some time he cut precious stones, then turned his attention to the manufacture of bronzes. In 1845, he bequeathed to the Cabinet des Médailles his collection of gems, comprizing antique and modern camei, intagli, and a jewel of the Renaissance period. The most valuable of these is perhaps a celebrated sardonyx, The Judgm...
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BECK, JEAN HENRI (French). Gem-engraver of the first half of the nineteenth century. He was the adopted son and pupil of Mayer Simon, who at his death left him his business. For some time he cut precious stones, then turned his attention to the manufacture of bronzes. In 1845, he bequeathed to the Cabinet des Médailles his collection of gems, comprizing antique and modern camei, intagli, and a jewel of the Renaissance period. The most valuable of these is perhaps a celebrated sardonyx, The Judgm...
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BECKER, KARL WILHELM
BECKER, KARL WILHELM (Germ.). Born at Speyer, about 1771, died on April 30, 1830. He will ever be remembered as one of the most clever and skilful forgers of ancient coins and medals. His father held the office of Syndic, and in his early years, young Becker had devoted himself to trade, but was unsuccessful. He married at Mannheim, and in 1806, we find him working in that city as a goldsmith. It was whilst employed in that capacity that he first attempted to copy old Greek coins. A curious anec...
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BECKER, KARL WILHELM (Germ.). Born at Speyer, about 1771, died on April 30, 1830. He will ever be remembered as one of the most clever and skilful forgers of ancient coins and medals. His father held the office of Syndic, and in his early years, young Becker had devoted himself to trade, but was unsuccessful. He married at Mannheim, and in 1806, we find him working in that city as a goldsmith. It was whilst employed in that capacity that he first attempted to copy old Greek coins. A curious anec...
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