CHESNE, JACQUES (French). Mint-master at Angers, 19. November 1644-1645-1646.
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.
HOLY FRÉRES
HOLY FRÉRES (Swiss.). Watch-case Manufacturers and Die-sinkers, established since 1893 at St. Imier (Switzerland). The firm, directed by M. Franz Holy, born in November 1867 and M. Jules Holy, born in November 1872, bears a well-earned repu- tation for original work and exceptional taste in the decoration of watch-cases ; indeed for finished workmanship, the quality of their productions can hardly be surpassed. Many are the elegant and charming designs of every variety that ornament in gold, sil...
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HOLY FRÉRES (Swiss.). Watch-case Manufacturers and Die-sinkers, established since 1893 at St. Imier (Switzerland). The firm, directed by M. Franz Holy, born in November 1867 and M. Jules Holy, born in November 1872, bears a well-earned repu- tation for original work and exceptional taste in the decoration of watch-cases ; indeed for finished workmanship, the quality of their productions can hardly be surpassed. Many are the elegant and charming designs of every variety that ornament in gold, sil...
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HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD
HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD (Germ.). Warden of the Annaberg Mint in 1 545, Mint-master after 1550. His special mark (his family arms) is found on coins of Annaberg between 1554 and 1558. In that year, 1558, the Annaberg Mint was with that of Dresden. Imhof, in his Nürnbergischen Münz-Cabinet (II. Abtheil., p. 399 sqq.), amalgamated has given a list of the coins, shooting medals, &c. bearing the Holzschuher mark. Bibliography. — Erbstein, Erörterungen auf dem Gebiete der sächsischen Münz- und Medaillen-...
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HOLZSCHUHER, LEOPOLD (Germ.). Warden of the Annaberg Mint in 1 545, Mint-master after 1550. His special mark (his family arms) is found on coins of Annaberg between 1554 and 1558. In that year, 1558, the Annaberg Mint was with that of Dresden. Imhof, in his Nürnbergischen Münz-Cabinet (II. Abtheil., p. 399 sqq.), amalgamated has given a list of the coins, shooting medals, &c. bearing the Holzschuher mark. Bibliography. — Erbstein, Erörterungen auf dem Gebiete der sächsischen Münz- und Medaillen-...
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HONDIUS, JODOCUS or JOOS DE HONDT
HONDIUS, JODOCUS or JOOS DE HONDT (Dutch). Engraver, born at Wacken in Flanders in 1563 ; settled in London in 1583 ; returned to Holland in 1594, and died at Amsterdam in 1611. " He was the most eminent cartographer and map-engraver in England at the end of the sixteenth century. With his graver he made pieces of Sir Francis Drake's voyage about ye world, the Holy Land, and divers others. " A silver circular plaque, stamped in imitation of engraving, and recording the famous voyage of Sir Franc...
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HONDIUS, JODOCUS or JOOS DE HONDT (Dutch). Engraver, born at Wacken in Flanders in 1563 ; settled in London in 1583 ; returned to Holland in 1594, and died at Amsterdam in 1611. " He was the most eminent cartographer and map-engraver in England at the end of the sixteenth century. With his graver he made pieces of Sir Francis Drake's voyage about ye world, the Holy Land, and divers others. " A silver circular plaque, stamped in imitation of engraving, and recording the famous voyage of Sir Franc...
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HONDT, FRANÇOIS DE
HONDT, FRANÇOIS DE (Belg.). Goldsmith, Chaser, and Medallist, born at Bruges at the end of October 1786, where he died on the 18th of May 1862. He was first apprenticed to a Goldsmith of the name of Praet, then he entered into the service of another, Des Mys, also of Bruges. On his leaving the last-named firm, de Hondt started business on his own account, and produced several articles of plate, which are of exceptional merit. His first medal is dated 1818; it is a silver plaque with the arms of ...
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HONDT, FRANÇOIS DE (Belg.). Goldsmith, Chaser, and Medallist, born at Bruges at the end of October 1786, where he died on the 18th of May 1862. He was first apprenticed to a Goldsmith of the name of Praet, then he entered into the service of another, Des Mys, also of Bruges. On his leaving the last-named firm, de Hondt started business on his own account, and produced several articles of plate, which are of exceptional merit. His first medal is dated 1818; it is a silver plaque with the arms of ...
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