BOSTELL, RICHARD (Brit.). A Birmingham Die-sinker, who cut dies for a number of Shropshire eighteenth century tokens.
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
BIEZ, TESTARD DU
BIEZ, TESTARD DU (Belg.). This Coin-engraver is cited from 1429 to 1437. He was first tailleur des Jers or die-cutter in Flanders, and later on was called to the Mint of Louvain in Brabant where he succeeded Henry Van Velpe in 1430, and engraved the Peters and 1/2 Peters in gold, also the Deniers d'or or Ecus of Brabant, and Half-Ecus, and in silver the Deniers d'argent called Cromsterten, the Half Cromsterten, the Peters, and Half Peters. In 1437 he is mentioned as " tailleur des coings de la ...
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BIEZ, TESTARD DU (Belg.). This Coin-engraver is cited from 1429 to 1437. He was first tailleur des Jers or die-cutter in Flanders, and later on was called to the Mint of Louvain in Brabant where he succeeded Henry Van Velpe in 1430, and engraved the Peters and 1/2 Peters in gold, also the Deniers d'or or Ecus of Brabant, and Half-Ecus, and in silver the Deniers d'argent called Cromsterten, the Half Cromsterten, the Peters, and Half Peters. In 1437 he is mentioned as " tailleur des coings de la ...
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BINCK, JACOB
BINCK, JACOB (Germ.), 1541-1568. This Artist worked for the Danish and Prussian courts. He was born at Nuremberg, and probably trained under the influence of Dürer. A letter, quoted by Bolzenthal, addressed by the Duchess Dorothea of Prussia to her brother, Christian II. of Denmark, shows that in 1544, the medallist lived at Königsberg, where he produced two fine medals, the one of Duke Albert of Prussia, and the other of King Frederick I. of Denmark (illustrated). The following medals are also ...
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BINCK, JACOB (Germ.), 1541-1568. This Artist worked for the Danish and Prussian courts. He was born at Nuremberg, and probably trained under the influence of Dürer. A letter, quoted by Bolzenthal, addressed by the Duchess Dorothea of Prussia to her brother, Christian II. of Denmark, shows that in 1544, the medallist lived at Königsberg, where he produced two fine medals, the one of Duke Albert of Prussia, and the other of King Frederick I. of Denmark (illustrated). The following medals are also ...
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BINFIELD W.
BINFIELD W. (Brit.): Medallist of the Birmingham school ; he is best known as the Engraver of some pattern coins, which were probably submitted to the Mint authorities. He flourished during the first two decades of the present century. The late Mr. Montagu possessed two examples, in silver and bronze, of his pattern Halfcrown of George IV. ; the obv. presents a very large bust of the King to 1., laureate, with the signature W. BINFIELD F. underneath ; on the reverse is the indication of value 2s...
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BINFIELD W. (Brit.): Medallist of the Birmingham school ; he is best known as the Engraver of some pattern coins, which were probably submitted to the Mint authorities. He flourished during the first two decades of the present century. The late Mr. Montagu possessed two examples, in silver and bronze, of his pattern Halfcrown of George IV. ; the obv. presents a very large bust of the King to 1., laureate, with the signature W. BINFIELD F. underneath ; on the reverse is the indication of value 2s...
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BIRAGO, CLEMENTE
BIRAGO, CLEMENTE (Ital.). Milanese Gem-engraver patronised by Philip II. of Spain. He is praised by his contemporaries for the excellency of his works, amongst which we may mention a portrait of Don Carlos, cut in a diamond, and intended as a present to the Prince's betrothed bride, Anna, daughter of Maximilian II. — and a seal, with the arms of Spain, also engraved on a diamond. He died in 1592. Bibliography. — C. W. King, Antique Gems, London, 1860. — E. Babelon, La gravure en pierres fines, P...
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BIRAGO, CLEMENTE (Ital.). Milanese Gem-engraver patronised by Philip II. of Spain. He is praised by his contemporaries for the excellency of his works, amongst which we may mention a portrait of Don Carlos, cut in a diamond, and intended as a present to the Prince's betrothed bride, Anna, daughter of Maximilian II. — and a seal, with the arms of Spain, also engraved on a diamond. He died in 1592. Bibliography. — C. W. King, Antique Gems, London, 1860. — E. Babelon, La gravure en pierres fines, P...
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