C. PFEUFFER. Berlin Medallist, circ. 1825-1851. Bibliography. — Schlickeysen-Pallmann, op. cit.
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
BRETON, HERCULE LE
BRETON, HERCULE LE (French). Medallist of the latter part of Louis XIV. 's reign. He contributed with Thomas Bernard, Henri Roussel, Joseph Roettier, Jean Mauger, and others, to the Medallic series of Louis XIV. His best works date between 1685 and 1714. His signature is H. B. or BRETON in full. The following medals were engraved by him : 1692. King holding seal; — Capture of Rosas; — 1698. First Flemish War; — Capture of Tortosa; — 1693. Young bust of the King; — 1698. Taking of Limburg; — Homa...
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BRETON, HERCULE LE (French). Medallist of the latter part of Louis XIV. 's reign. He contributed with Thomas Bernard, Henri Roussel, Joseph Roettier, Jean Mauger, and others, to the Medallic series of Louis XIV. His best works date between 1685 and 1714. His signature is H. B. or BRETON in full. The following medals were engraved by him : 1692. King holding seal; — Capture of Rosas; — 1698. First Flemish War; — Capture of Tortosa; — 1693. Young bust of the King; — 1698. Taking of Limburg; — Homa...
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BREUER, JOHANN GEOR
BREUER, JOHANN GEORG (Germ.). Medallist, Mint-master, and Engraver at Brunswick, 1675-1685 . Among his best medals, that on the Death of John George II. of Saxony and another with the portrait of General von Rabenhaupt certainly display a talent above the average. Breuer worked for the Dukes of Brunswick and Saxe-Weissenfels; he also resided for some time in Sweden and while there cut a number of medals illustrating the reign of Charles XI. His coin issues are generally signed J. G. B. In the Re...
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BREUER, JOHANN GEORG (Germ.). Medallist, Mint-master, and Engraver at Brunswick, 1675-1685 . Among his best medals, that on the Death of John George II. of Saxony and another with the portrait of General von Rabenhaupt certainly display a talent above the average. Breuer worked for the Dukes of Brunswick and Saxe-Weissenfels; he also resided for some time in Sweden and while there cut a number of medals illustrating the reign of Charles XI. His coin issues are generally signed J. G. B. In the Re...
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BRICE, HUGH
BRICE, HUGH (Brit.). Mint-master at Calais under Edward IV., anni 19-22. "On the 16th Sept. 1465, Hugh Brice, deputy to the Lord Hastings, was desired by the king to take upon him the occupation and keeping of his mints and exchanges, and to have the charge thereof... It was ordered, that the said Hugh Brice should receive by weight, and deliver by weight, taking for the coinage of a pound Tower of gold 1 l. o s. 10 d., and for the same weight of silver 4 s. 6 d. " Bibliography. — Ruding, op. ci...
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BRICE, HUGH (Brit.). Mint-master at Calais under Edward IV., anni 19-22. "On the 16th Sept. 1465, Hugh Brice, deputy to the Lord Hastings, was desired by the king to take upon him the occupation and keeping of his mints and exchanges, and to have the charge thereof... It was ordered, that the said Hugh Brice should receive by weight, and deliver by weight, taking for the coinage of a pound Tower of gold 1 l. o s. 10 d., and for the same weight of silver 4 s. 6 d. " Bibliography. — Ruding, op. ci...
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BRIGANDINIER, HENRI
BRIGANDINIER, HENRI (French). Goldsmith, and Coin-engraver at the Mint of Nancy, 1503-1505. He was a native of Bar. The document appointing Brigandinier to the office of Mint-engraver is worded as follows : "Don á l'office de tailleur en la Monnoye de Nancey pour Henry Brigandinnier, orfebvre, en en deschargeant BALTHASAR, autreffois tailleur de la dite Monnoye, lequei, par force de maladie, est tombé en paralisie, en facon que possible ne luy seroit exercer le dit office. Ledit don fait par le ...
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BRIGANDINIER, HENRI (French). Goldsmith, and Coin-engraver at the Mint of Nancy, 1503-1505. He was a native of Bar. The document appointing Brigandinier to the office of Mint-engraver is worded as follows : "Don á l'office de tailleur en la Monnoye de Nancey pour Henry Brigandinnier, orfebvre, en en deschargeant BALTHASAR, autreffois tailleur de la dite Monnoye, lequei, par force de maladie, est tombé en paralisie, en facon que possible ne luy seroit exercer le dit office. Ledit don fait par le ...
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