COLLIS, G. R. (Brit.). This Engraver's signature appears on a medal struck in 1841 on the death of Barber Beaumont, the founder of the Philosophical Institution, and on another of Sir Benjamin Heywood, Bart., 1840. Bibliography. — H. A. Grueber, English Personal Medals from 1760, Numismatic Chronicle, 1887-1892.
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
CASELLI, GIANBATTISTA
CASELLI, GIANBATTISTA (Ital.). Medallist, and Sculptor of Cremona, who worked circa 1551. The two following medals are by this artist : Portrait of himself R. Atlas carrying the globe (T. W.Greene collection) ; — Jacobus Gadius, General of the Order of the " Umiliati "; Obv. Bust R. Draped female resting against pillar. Bolzenthal also mentions two others : Bernardino Crotti, — and Massimiliano Sforza, eighth Duke of Milan, which were both unknown to Armand. Should the last be by Caselli, it was...
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CASELLI, GIANBATTISTA (Ital.). Medallist, and Sculptor of Cremona, who worked circa 1551. The two following medals are by this artist : Portrait of himself R. Atlas carrying the globe (T. W.Greene collection) ; — Jacobus Gadius, General of the Order of the " Umiliati "; Obv. Bust R. Draped female resting against pillar. Bolzenthal also mentions two others : Bernardino Crotti, — and Massimiliano Sforza, eighth Duke of Milan, which were both unknown to Armand. Should the last be by Caselli, it was...
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CASONI, ANTONIO
CASONI, ANTONIO (Ital.). Painter, and Medallist of Ancona. He was working in 1598, and died in 1634. His best known medals are: Pietro Aldobrandini, Cardinal, 1593-1621, signed: ANTONIVS CASONIUS F. 1598; — Ercole Bottrigari, mathematician and musician, of Bologna, 1531-1609 (2 types); — Dionisio della Ratta, also a Bolognese, † 1597 (4 types) : (a) R. Facade of building, (b) R. Arms surmounted by a cardinal' s hat, (c) R. St. Peter standing, (d) R. Inscription DIVO.PETRO, &c. Bibliography. — Ar...
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CASONI, ANTONIO (Ital.). Painter, and Medallist of Ancona. He was working in 1598, and died in 1634. His best known medals are: Pietro Aldobrandini, Cardinal, 1593-1621, signed: ANTONIVS CASONIUS F. 1598; — Ercole Bottrigari, mathematician and musician, of Bologna, 1531-1609 (2 types); — Dionisio della Ratta, also a Bolognese, † 1597 (4 types) : (a) R. Facade of building, (b) R. Arms surmounted by a cardinal' s hat, (c) R. St. Peter standing, (d) R. Inscription DIVO.PETRO, &c. Bibliography. — Ar...
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CASTAING
CASTAING (French). Inventor of the Milling machine, early part of the sixteenth century. This machine is described thus : " A thin piece of steel was firmly screwed upon a flat plate of copper fixed on a stout wooden frame. This steel bore on one edge half of the legend or marking. Another piece of steel, having on its edge the remainder of the legend or marking, was fixed on the copper plate, so that the flan " being placed between them, was touched on its sides by the marked edges of the steel...
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CASTAING (French). Inventor of the Milling machine, early part of the sixteenth century. This machine is described thus : " A thin piece of steel was firmly screwed upon a flat plate of copper fixed on a stout wooden frame. This steel bore on one edge half of the legend or marking. Another piece of steel, having on its edge the remainder of the legend or marking, was fixed on the copper plate, so that the flan " being placed between them, was touched on its sides by the marked edges of the steel...
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CATENACCI, VINCENZO
CATENACCI, VINCENZO (Ital.). Medallist of the beginning of the nineteenth century. His works are not worth recording, except perhaps a fine medal of Dr Trottola di Ruggiero, of Salerno, and those of Viscount Giovanni Baptisto of Naples, 1844; — the painters P. Novelli, and G. L. Bernini ; — Dr Domenico Cotugno, of Naples; — Congress of Italian Scientists at Naples, 1845, with bust of Gio. Bat. Vico Alcmaeon, &c. The first of these medals is erroneously described as of Trottola Medendi in most ca...
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CATENACCI, VINCENZO (Ital.). Medallist of the beginning of the nineteenth century. His works are not worth recording, except perhaps a fine medal of Dr Trottola di Ruggiero, of Salerno, and those of Viscount Giovanni Baptisto of Naples, 1844; — the painters P. Novelli, and G. L. Bernini ; — Dr Domenico Cotugno, of Naples; — Congress of Italian Scientists at Naples, 1845, with bust of Gio. Bat. Vico Alcmaeon, &c. The first of these medals is erroneously described as of Trottola Medendi in most ca...
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