CHRISTOPHE, MESSIRE (French). Mint-master at Nancy, Lorraine, circa 1505.
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.
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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HYTER, AUBERT DE
HYTER, AUBERT DE (Belg.) Coin-engraver (tailleur des fiers des monnaies) to Louis de Male, in succession to François Bernard, was appointed at Ghent, on the 10th of November 1362. He engraved the Moutons d'or struck at Malines in 1374, for which he received a gratification of 30 sous or 18 livres parisis. He may be the author of a Jeton de présence of the Chambre des Comptes of Flanders at Lille, which was issued at Ghent in that year. Hyter was also a Goldsmith, and executed a number of importa...
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HYTER, AUBERT DE (Belg.) Coin-engraver (tailleur des fiers des monnaies) to Louis de Male, in succession to François Bernard, was appointed at Ghent, on the 10th of November 1362. He engraved the Moutons d'or struck at Malines in 1374, for which he received a gratification of 30 sous or 18 livres parisis. He may be the author of a Jeton de présence of the Chambre des Comptes of Flanders at Lille, which was issued at Ghent in that year. Hyter was also a Goldsmith, and executed a number of importa...
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CHABAUD, LOUIS FÉLIX
CHABAUD, LOUIS FÉLIX (French). Sculptor, Medallist, and Gemengraver, born at Venelles(Bouches-du-Rhône), on the 14th March, 1824 ; pupil of Pradier ; entered the Ecole des Beaux- Arts in 1844 ; obtained the Prix de Rome in 1848, for a medal, the subject of which was Mercury forming the caduceus; was rewarded with the 3rd class medal in 1853, and received further honours at the Salons of 1857, 1859, and 1863. His best known works are : 1853. Ceres kissing Triptolemus ; — Agriculture; — 1855. Agri...
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CHABAUD, LOUIS FÉLIX (French). Sculptor, Medallist, and Gemengraver, born at Venelles(Bouches-du-Rhône), on the 14th March, 1824 ; pupil of Pradier ; entered the Ecole des Beaux- Arts in 1844 ; obtained the Prix de Rome in 1848, for a medal, the subject of which was Mercury forming the caduceus; was rewarded with the 3rd class medal in 1853, and received further honours at the Salons of 1857, 1859, and 1863. His best known works are : 1853. Ceres kissing Triptolemus ; — Agriculture; — 1855. Agri...
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CHALIN, L.
CHALIN, L. (French). Manufacturer and Editor of modern artistic medals, residing at Paris. The Medallists Dropsy, Gilbaut, Pillet, etc., have been employed by this firm, and engraved a large series of religious medals, badges, &c, representing Christ, the Virgin, St. George, St. Anthony of Padua, St. John, Joan of Arc, Vercingetorix, &c, most of which are exceedingly pretty ; also Prizemedals for Music, Agriculture, Viticulture; Plaquettes : Breton Peasant ; — Ave Maria; — Salvator Mundi ; — N. ...
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CHALIN, L. (French). Manufacturer and Editor of modern artistic medals, residing at Paris. The Medallists Dropsy, Gilbaut, Pillet, etc., have been employed by this firm, and engraved a large series of religious medals, badges, &c, representing Christ, the Virgin, St. George, St. Anthony of Padua, St. John, Joan of Arc, Vercingetorix, &c, most of which are exceedingly pretty ; also Prizemedals for Music, Agriculture, Viticulture; Plaquettes : Breton Peasant ; — Ave Maria; — Salvator Mundi ; — N. ...
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