DEKIN, CLAIS (Belg.). In 1275, Margaret of Constantinople, farmed her Mints of Valenciennes and Alost for three years, to a citizen of Bruges, named Clais Dekin. This contract was renewed in 1277. Bibliography. — R. Serrure, L'imitation des types monétaires flamands au moyen âge, Bruxelles, 1899.
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
DALLINGER, ANTON PAUL
DALLINGER, ANTON PAUL (Germ.). A Nuremberg Medallist, Seal and Gem-engraver, born in 1772. As a Medallist, the period of his activity is placed between 1800 and 1826. We possess medallic portraits of Albrecht Dürer; — Barthol. Beheim ; — Kessler; — Merkel, Jubilee Medals for D. Baier and Dr Bauer ; — New Century Medal, 1800 ; — Accession of Prince Elector William of Hesse, &c, by him. He was a pupil of J. P. Werner, but surpassed his master in so far as the quality of his work is concerned. His ...
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DALLINGER, ANTON PAUL (Germ.). A Nuremberg Medallist, Seal and Gem-engraver, born in 1772. As a Medallist, the period of his activity is placed between 1800 and 1826. We possess medallic portraits of Albrecht Dürer; — Barthol. Beheim ; — Kessler; — Merkel, Jubilee Medals for D. Baier and Dr Bauer ; — New Century Medal, 1800 ; — Accession of Prince Elector William of Hesse, &c, by him. He was a pupil of J. P. Werner, but surpassed his master in so far as the quality of his work is concerned. His ...
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DAMON, ALFRED EUGÉNE
DAMON, ALFRED EUGÉNE (French). Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris; pupil of Levillain, At the Salon of 1902 he exhibited several Portrait-medallions in bronze, and Plaquettes; and in 1903 the following Portrait-plaquettes : Mme A. Terrien ; — E. Dienst ; — G. Mouchon; — Mlle G. Beissier; — F. Leglaive, &c. Amongst his earlier works are : 1892. Portrait-medallions in ivory of E. Damon, and H. Long; others in silver and bronze : Antoine Damon; — Mme A. Damon; — 1893. Mme Leglaive; — M. Leglaiv...
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DAMON, ALFRED EUGÉNE (French). Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris; pupil of Levillain, At the Salon of 1902 he exhibited several Portrait-medallions in bronze, and Plaquettes; and in 1903 the following Portrait-plaquettes : Mme A. Terrien ; — E. Dienst ; — G. Mouchon; — Mlle G. Beissier; — F. Leglaive, &c. Amongst his earlier works are : 1892. Portrait-medallions in ivory of E. Damon, and H. Long; others in silver and bronze : Antoine Damon; — Mme A. Damon; — 1893. Mme Leglaive; — M. Leglaiv...
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DAMPT, JEAN
DAMPT, JEAN (French). Contemporary Goldsmith and Medallist of the Modern School. R. Marx, in one of his latest works (Les Médailleurs francais contemporains, Paris, 1898), illustrates three of his medals, one representing a cat, and the other two a young girl's bust in different positions. M. Dampt was born at Venarey (Côte d'Or), and is a pupil of Jouffroy. He was rewarded with a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1889, and is a Knight of the Legion of Honour. In 1903 he modelled an Agricul...
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DAMPT, JEAN (French). Contemporary Goldsmith and Medallist of the Modern School. R. Marx, in one of his latest works (Les Médailleurs francais contemporains, Paris, 1898), illustrates three of his medals, one representing a cat, and the other two a young girl's bust in different positions. M. Dampt was born at Venarey (Côte d'Or), and is a pupil of Jouffroy. He was rewarded with a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1889, and is a Knight of the Legion of Honour. In 1903 he modelled an Agricul...
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DANFRIE, PHILIPPE
DANFRIE, PHILIPPE (French). Son of the preceding, was appointed Engraver-general of the coins of Bearn and Lower Navarre, on his father's resignation, in 1598. He was received at the Court of Henry IV. on the 7th of June, 1596, and is mentioned as a Paris Medallist, between 1602 and 1604. He was no doubt employed at the Paris Mint also ; Barre even says that after the death of Gervais Pillon, 1595, Philippe Danfrie the younger held the combined functions of Comptroller and Engraver-general of t...
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DANFRIE, PHILIPPE (French). Son of the preceding, was appointed Engraver-general of the coins of Bearn and Lower Navarre, on his father's resignation, in 1598. He was received at the Court of Henry IV. on the 7th of June, 1596, and is mentioned as a Paris Medallist, between 1602 and 1604. He was no doubt employed at the Paris Mint also ; Barre even says that after the death of Gervais Pillon, 1595, Philippe Danfrie the younger held the combined functions of Comptroller and Engraver-general of t...
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