CAPITEL, ANDRÉ (Swiss). Mint-master at Geneva, 1656-1664. His initials AC appear on the Ecus and subdivisions of that period.
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.
BRUSH, JAMES
BRUSH, JAMES (Brit.) is described in Watson's Dublin Directory for 1797 as "a Jeweller and Madeira wine merchant, residing at 7 Andrew street. We have an advertisement of his from the Dublin Chronicle of January 6th, 1789, which states : — « In the seal line, he presumes to say that no person in this city can equal him for neatness and durability of the settings. He has engaged an eminent seal-engraver from London, specimens of whose work are ready for inspection ; among them is a striking liken...
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BRUSH, JAMES (Brit.) is described in Watson's Dublin Directory for 1797 as "a Jeweller and Madeira wine merchant, residing at 7 Andrew street. We have an advertisement of his from the Dublin Chronicle of January 6th, 1789, which states : — « In the seal line, he presumes to say that no person in this city can equal him for neatness and durability of the settings. He has engaged an eminent seal-engraver from London, specimens of whose work are ready for inspection ; among them is a striking liken...
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BUECKLE, JOHANN MARTIN
BUECKLE, JOHANN MARTIN (Germ.). Coin-engraver at Augsburg and Karlshruhe, and Mint-master at Durlach, 1778- 1808. Born in 1742, he died in 1811. The currency issued under him bears his initials I. M. B., which signature also appears on his medals. He followed the style of work of Schega and Hedlinger. His first productions were medals of the civil authorities of Augsburg; David, and Paul von Stetten; there is also one struck in 1805 of Karl v. Dalberg. He trained a good pupil, Joh. Heinr. Boltsc...
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BUECKLE, JOHANN MARTIN (Germ.). Coin-engraver at Augsburg and Karlshruhe, and Mint-master at Durlach, 1778- 1808. Born in 1742, he died in 1811. The currency issued under him bears his initials I. M. B., which signature also appears on his medals. He followed the style of work of Schega and Hedlinger. His first productions were medals of the civil authorities of Augsburg; David, and Paul von Stetten; there is also one struck in 1805 of Karl v. Dalberg. He trained a good pupil, Joh. Heinr. Boltsc...
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BUGATTO, ZANETTO
BUGATTO, ZANETTO (ltal.). Milanese Painter and Sculptor; worked between 1466 and 1470; died in 1476. The Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza ordered from him models in lead for ten medallions in gold representing on one side his own head, and on the other that of his consort, Bona of Savoy (both life size). Each medallion was to weigh ten thousand ducats. They were executed from the patterns, and under the suspervision of, Francesco of Mantua, 1470. One of these was brought in 1505 to the Zecca of Genoa ...
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BUGATTO, ZANETTO (ltal.). Milanese Painter and Sculptor; worked between 1466 and 1470; died in 1476. The Duke Galeazzo Maria Sforza ordered from him models in lead for ten medallions in gold representing on one side his own head, and on the other that of his consort, Bona of Savoy (both life size). Each medallion was to weigh ten thousand ducats. They were executed from the patterns, and under the suspervision of, Francesco of Mantua, 1470. One of these was brought in 1505 to the Zecca of Genoa ...
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BÜHLER, CHARLES
BÜHLER, CHARLES (Swiss). Painter of Berne ; he designed several medals, the dies of which have been cut by the engraver F. Homberg of Berne : William Tell monument at Altorf, 1895; — Seventh centenary of the Foundation of Berne, 1891 (2 var.); — Sixth centenary of the Swiss Confederation, 1891; — Federal Rifle Meeting at Berne, 1885, &c. He designed the R. and effected some alterations for the obv. of the Federal gold coinage of 1883, which was engraved by Karl Schwenzer. Bibliography. — Bulleti...
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BÜHLER, CHARLES (Swiss). Painter of Berne ; he designed several medals, the dies of which have been cut by the engraver F. Homberg of Berne : William Tell monument at Altorf, 1895; — Seventh centenary of the Foundation of Berne, 1891 (2 var.); — Sixth centenary of the Swiss Confederation, 1891; — Federal Rifle Meeting at Berne, 1885, &c. He designed the R. and effected some alterations for the obv. of the Federal gold coinage of 1883, which was engraved by Karl Schwenzer. Bibliography. — Bulleti...
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