CALABRESI (Ital.). Gem-engraver of the latter end of the sixteenth century. His finest work is exhibited on an intaglio, the subject of which is Mars and Venus taken in a snare by Vulcanus. This master-piece procured the cancelling by Pope Gregory XIII. of a sentence of imprisonment for life which the artist had incurred for murder. Some of his gems, which are numerous, are signed : D. CALABRESI FECE IN ROMA. Bibliography. — Babelon, op. cit. — C. W. King, Antique Gems and Rings, p. 428.
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
BRIOT, NICOLAS
BRIOT, NICOLAS (French). A celebrated Coin-engraver and Medal list, born at Damblain (Bassigny, Duchy of Bar) in Lorraine, circ. 1579, died circ. 1646. He was Chief-engraver at the Paris Mint from 1606-1625 ; appointed to the same post at the Royal Mint, London, in 1633; Mint-master in Scotland, 1635-1639; Engraver of the coins of Lorraine, 1611-1624. Briot succeeded Philip Danfrie at the Paris Mint, from whom he had purchased the office on the death of his son. In 1611, he took the title of Imp...
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BRIOT, NICOLAS (French). A celebrated Coin-engraver and Medal list, born at Damblain (Bassigny, Duchy of Bar) in Lorraine, circ. 1579, died circ. 1646. He was Chief-engraver at the Paris Mint from 1606-1625 ; appointed to the same post at the Royal Mint, London, in 1633; Mint-master in Scotland, 1635-1639; Engraver of the coins of Lorraine, 1611-1624. Briot succeeded Philip Danfrie at the Paris Mint, from whom he had purchased the office on the death of his son. In 1611, he took the title of Imp...
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BROCK, THOMAS
BROCK, THOMAS (Brit.). R. A., Sculptor, was born in 1847 at Worcester, where his father, William Brock, was a decorator. He was educated first at the Government School of Design in that city, then came to London and studied at the Royal Academy, where he obtained both silver and gold medals. He became a pupil and afterwards an assistant of the late J. H. Foley, the sculptor. After Mr. Foley's death he completed the numerous works unfinished by him, the chief of these being the O'Connell Monument...
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BROCK, THOMAS (Brit.). R. A., Sculptor, was born in 1847 at Worcester, where his father, William Brock, was a decorator. He was educated first at the Government School of Design in that city, then came to London and studied at the Royal Academy, where he obtained both silver and gold medals. He became a pupil and afterwards an assistant of the late J. H. Foley, the sculptor. After Mr. Foley's death he completed the numerous works unfinished by him, the chief of these being the O'Connell Monument...
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BROGG(2.) FRANCESCO
BROGGI. FRANCESCO (Ital.). Milanese Die-sinker ; he was a pupil of Putinati, and was attached in 1848 as Assistant-engraver to the Mint of Milan ; he died in 1857. By him are the following medals: Coronation of Ferdinand I., of Austria, 1838 (sev. var.); — Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Builder of the Milanese Dome; — Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria to Milan ; also Portrait medals : Drs Johann Peter (1745- 1821) and Joseph Frank, of Vienna and Wilna ; — Dr Christopher Hartung of Milan, 1843; ...
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BROGGI. FRANCESCO (Ital.). Milanese Die-sinker ; he was a pupil of Putinati, and was attached in 1848 as Assistant-engraver to the Mint of Milan ; he died in 1857. By him are the following medals: Coronation of Ferdinand I., of Austria, 1838 (sev. var.); — Gian Galeazzo Sforza, Builder of the Milanese Dome; — Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria to Milan ; also Portrait medals : Drs Johann Peter (1745- 1821) and Joseph Frank, of Vienna and Wilna ; — Dr Christopher Hartung of Milan, 1843; ...
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BROOKES & ADAMS
BROOKES & ADAMS (Brit.). A firm of contemporary Birmingham Die-sinkers. The chief partner, Mr. Thomas Brookes, was born at Birmingham, 4th February 1831 ; he was apprenticed to Allen and Moore in 1844, and worked under the late Joseph Moore until 1855, assisting him in the engraving of sporting, livery, naval, and military button work. He cut a variety of medal-dies in the gothic style for Messrs Hardmare and Co while with him ; also, the head of Roscoe, the historian, to commemorate the centena...
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BROOKES & ADAMS (Brit.). A firm of contemporary Birmingham Die-sinkers. The chief partner, Mr. Thomas Brookes, was born at Birmingham, 4th February 1831 ; he was apprenticed to Allen and Moore in 1844, and worked under the late Joseph Moore until 1855, assisting him in the engraving of sporting, livery, naval, and military button work. He cut a variety of medal-dies in the gothic style for Messrs Hardmare and Co while with him ; also, the head of Roscoe, the historian, to commemorate the centena...
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