BUNSEN, JOHANN GEORG (Germ.). Third son of Philipp Christian Bunsen; he was born on the 14th June 1766 at Frankfort and died there, 14th January 1833. He joined his father at the Frankfort Mint in 1789, and on the latter's death, was elected Mint-master, 2nd March 1790, with the title of Münzrat (Mint counsellor). The Frankfort currency, between 1790 and 1825, bears his initials, sometimes alone, or in conjunction with those of Johann Heinrich Hille or Johann Georg Hille. The bust on the coin of the Prince Primate, Archbishop Charles, 1808, was cut by this engraver. Bibliography. — P. Joseph u. E. Fellner, op. cit.
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.
BOVY-GUGGISBERG, GEORGES
BOVY-GUGGISBERG, GEORGES (Swiss). Born at Geneva, Feb. 28, 1837, † Oct. 11, 1885. Liberally educated, though not in view of any definite profession, he was obliged in 1862 to enter his father's business, to the extension and development of which he devoted his whole energy for 23 years. He learned drawing and engraving in his spare moments and although he never attained the perfection of his uncle, Antoine Bovy, or of his brother, Hugues Bovy, two medals which he produced a year or two before hi...
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BOVY-GUGGISBERG, GEORGES (Swiss). Born at Geneva, Feb. 28, 1837, † Oct. 11, 1885. Liberally educated, though not in view of any definite profession, he was obliged in 1862 to enter his father's business, to the extension and development of which he devoted his whole energy for 23 years. He learned drawing and engraving in his spare moments and although he never attained the perfection of his uncle, Antoine Bovy, or of his brother, Hugues Bovy, two medals which he produced a year or two before hi...
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BOWER, GEORGE
BOWER or BOWERS, GEORGE (Brit.). Medallist, who worked in London from 1650 to 1689, and was appointed in 1664 Engraver to the Royal Mint and Embosser in Ordinary. His death is placed before March 1689- 1690. The following medals were engraved by this artist : Restoration of Charles II., 1660; — Another, R. VIDEO, same subject ; — Marriage of Charles II. and Catherine of Braganza (6 different types) ; — Charles II. and Catherine, 1662, the best of Bower's productions; — Holland, Disputes with 166...
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BOWER or BOWERS, GEORGE (Brit.). Medallist, who worked in London from 1650 to 1689, and was appointed in 1664 Engraver to the Royal Mint and Embosser in Ordinary. His death is placed before March 1689- 1690. The following medals were engraved by this artist : Restoration of Charles II., 1660; — Another, R. VIDEO, same subject ; — Marriage of Charles II. and Catherine of Braganza (6 different types) ; — Charles II. and Catherine, 1662, the best of Bower's productions; — Holland, Disputes with 166...
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BOWCHER, FRANK
BOWCHER, FRANK (Brit.). The artistic advance made by the modern French School of Medallists is represented in this country by the work of a young artist of indisputable talent, Mr. Frank Bowcher. He is a clever exponent of the art which Roty, Chaplain, Bottée, Dupuis, and their colleagues have brought in recent years to such perfection . Gifted with an uncommon faculty for creation, a genuine artistic feeling and manipulative dexterity, he knows how to impart to his portraits warmth, expression ...
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BOWCHER, FRANK (Brit.). The artistic advance made by the modern French School of Medallists is represented in this country by the work of a young artist of indisputable talent, Mr. Frank Bowcher. He is a clever exponent of the art which Roty, Chaplain, Bottée, Dupuis, and their colleagues have brought in recent years to such perfection . Gifted with an uncommon faculty for creation, a genuine artistic feeling and manipulative dexterity, he knows how to impart to his portraits warmth, expression ...
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BRAEMT, JOSEPH PIERRE
BRAEMT, JOSEPH PIERRE (Belg.). Medallist and Coin-engraver; born at Ghent in 1796 ; died at Brussels on the 2. December 1864. He studied under Verhulot, Galle and Bosio. One of his first productions of note was the great seal of the Academy of Ghent and a medal commemorating the foundation of this institution. In 1819, he received a pension from the Government ; for a number of years, he filled the post of Chief-engraver at the Brussels Mint. The following medals were engraved by this artist : 1...
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BRAEMT, JOSEPH PIERRE (Belg.). Medallist and Coin-engraver; born at Ghent in 1796 ; died at Brussels on the 2. December 1864. He studied under Verhulot, Galle and Bosio. One of his first productions of note was the great seal of the Academy of Ghent and a medal commemorating the foundation of this institution. In 1819, he received a pension from the Government ; for a number of years, he filled the post of Chief-engraver at the Brussels Mint. The following medals were engraved by this artist : 1...
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