CHRISTIE, JAMES (Brit.). Mint-master at Edinburgh, 1690-1691.
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.
HULL, JOHN
HULL, JOHN (Amer.). First Mint-master of New England, born in Market Harborough, Lancashire, in 1624, went over to Boston in 1635, entered the Army, and was chosen Corporal under Major Gibbons in 1648, sergeant in 1652, ensign in 1654, and captain of the South Military Company of Boston. He was treasurer of war during Philip's war. He died Oct., 1, 1683. " The most interesting fact about Hull is that he was the famous coiner of the old 'Pine Tree Shilling', the first silver coined in what is now...
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HULL, JOHN (Amer.). First Mint-master of New England, born in Market Harborough, Lancashire, in 1624, went over to Boston in 1635, entered the Army, and was chosen Corporal under Major Gibbons in 1648, sergeant in 1652, ensign in 1654, and captain of the South Military Company of Boston. He was treasurer of war during Philip's war. He died Oct., 1, 1683. " The most interesting fact about Hull is that he was the famous coiner of the old 'Pine Tree Shilling', the first silver coined in what is now...
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HUMBERT, OLYMPE
HUMBERT, OLYMPE (Swiss). Engraver at La Chaux-de-Fonds, during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. He is the author of a Medalet of the " Société des Amis de la Carabine", 1842, and various other jetons. Only 13 of these medalets were issued, 12 for the Meetings of 1836 to 1847 and the thirteenth in 1845 ; they were struck at the works of François Jeanneret which were situated in the street still called Rue du Balancier. Humbert was a good Engraver ; the Musee historique of La Chauxde-...
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HUMBERT, OLYMPE (Swiss). Engraver at La Chaux-de-Fonds, during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. He is the author of a Medalet of the " Société des Amis de la Carabine", 1842, and various other jetons. Only 13 of these medalets were issued, 12 for the Meetings of 1836 to 1847 and the thirteenth in 1845 ; they were struck at the works of François Jeanneret which were situated in the street still called Rue du Balancier. Humbert was a good Engraver ; the Musee historique of La Chauxde-...
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HUNT & ROSKELL
HUNT & ROSKELL formely STORR & MORTIMER (Brit.). London Goldsmiths and Jewellers. Paul Storr first entered his name at Goldsmith's Hall in 1792, then living in Church St., Soho. In 1796 he removed to Air Street, Piccadilly, and in 18 17 to Dean St., Soho. In 1842, the firm was styled Hunt & Roskell, on the retire- ment of Storr & Mortimer. Several medals of the second half of the nineteenth century were issued by Hunt & Roskell ; one of the best known is a Portrait-medal of Gladstone, 1879, the ...
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HUNT & ROSKELL formely STORR & MORTIMER (Brit.). London Goldsmiths and Jewellers. Paul Storr first entered his name at Goldsmith's Hall in 1792, then living in Church St., Soho. In 1796 he removed to Air Street, Piccadilly, and in 18 17 to Dean St., Soho. In 1842, the firm was styled Hunt & Roskell, on the retire- ment of Storr & Mortimer. Several medals of the second half of the nineteenth century were issued by Hunt & Roskell ; one of the best known is a Portrait-medal of Gladstone, 1879, the ...
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HUPIERRE, or HURPIÉRE
HUPIERRE, or HURPIÉRE (French). Neither Jal nor Guiffrey have been able to find any biographical information concerning this Medallist, who worked for the Paris Mint, during the fourth quarter of the seventeenth century. The following dies are attributed to him : 1688. Naval Battle of Agosta; — Strassburg fortified; — 1692. Naval Battle of Carthagena; — Sobieski, Knight of the King's Orders; — Capture of Montmédy; — Capture of the town of Condé; — Raising of the Siege of Charleroi ; — 1693. Inst...
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HUPIERRE, or HURPIÉRE (French). Neither Jal nor Guiffrey have been able to find any biographical information concerning this Medallist, who worked for the Paris Mint, during the fourth quarter of the seventeenth century. The following dies are attributed to him : 1688. Naval Battle of Agosta; — Strassburg fortified; — 1692. Naval Battle of Carthagena; — Sobieski, Knight of the King's Orders; — Capture of Montmédy; — Capture of the town of Condé; — Raising of the Siege of Charleroi ; — 1693. Inst...
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