BOTGER, JUSTUS ADAM (Germ.). Mint-master to Count Johann Ernst of Nassau-Weilburg, 1670.
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
Mint master:
In medieval and early modern Germany, the Münzmeister ("mint master", the Latin term is monetarius) was the director or administrator of a mint, a moneyer with responsibility for the minting of coins, or specie. His duties were defined differently at different locations and ages.
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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BIRCH, CHARLES BELL
BIRCH, CHARLES BELL (Brit.) 1832-1896. A.R. A. had a German training, and introduced a new picturesque element in his " Wood nymph", "Retaliation", " The last Call", and the "Memorial to Lieut. Hamilton, V. C, dying before Kabul"; but neither the vigour nor the individuality of his work influenced his contemporaries to any extent, doubtless on account of the German aspect in it, the outcome of his training" (Encycl. Brit., XXXII, p. 472). He submitted a number of designs for the proposed new coi...
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BIRCH, CHARLES BELL (Brit.) 1832-1896. A.R. A. had a German training, and introduced a new picturesque element in his " Wood nymph", "Retaliation", " The last Call", and the "Memorial to Lieut. Hamilton, V. C, dying before Kabul"; but neither the vigour nor the individuality of his work influenced his contemporaries to any extent, doubtless on account of the German aspect in it, the outcome of his training" (Encycl. Brit., XXXII, p. 472). He submitted a number of designs for the proposed new coi...
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