DITTMAR. Die-sinker and Mint-master at Fulda, 1726-1764.
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.
DEGEORGE, CHARLES JEAN MARIE
DEGEORGE, CHARLES JEAN MARIE (French). Sculptor, and Medallist, born at Lyons, on the 31st of March 1837, died at Paris, in the early part of November, 1888. He was a pupil of Duret, Flandrin, Jouffroy, and Chabot. In 1866, he obtained the Grand Prix de Rome for a medal representing France protecting Algeria. Since that date, he exhibited at nearly every Salon. Beside a number of busts and other works of sculpture, the artist produced a series of medals which rank among the best of modern Master...
[ More about DEGEORGE, CHARLES JEAN MARIE ]
DEGEORGE, CHARLES JEAN MARIE (French). Sculptor, and Medallist, born at Lyons, on the 31st of March 1837, died at Paris, in the early part of November, 1888. He was a pupil of Duret, Flandrin, Jouffroy, and Chabot. In 1866, he obtained the Grand Prix de Rome for a medal representing France protecting Algeria. Since that date, he exhibited at nearly every Salon. Beside a number of busts and other works of sculpture, the artist produced a series of medals which rank among the best of modern Master...
[ More about DEGEORGE, CHARLES JEAN MARIE ]
DEJOIE, JEAN
DEJOIE, JEAN (French). Coin-engraver, and Medallist who worked for the Republic of Haiti, 1820- 1840. His signature is I. D. and sometimes DEJOIE in full. The currency issued by J. P. Boyer, President of the Republic of Haiti, was engraved by this artist, and consists of Gourdes, Half-Gourdes, Gourdins, Reals, Half-Reals, Two and One Centime pieces, of the years 15, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 37, of the Independence. Bibliography. — Schlickeysen-Pallmann, op. cit. — Ad. Weyl, Die Jules ...
[ More about DEJOIE, JEAN ]
DEJOIE, JEAN (French). Coin-engraver, and Medallist who worked for the Republic of Haiti, 1820- 1840. His signature is I. D. and sometimes DEJOIE in full. The currency issued by J. P. Boyer, President of the Republic of Haiti, was engraved by this artist, and consists of Gourdes, Half-Gourdes, Gourdins, Reals, Half-Reals, Two and One Centime pieces, of the years 15, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 37, of the Independence. Bibliography. — Schlickeysen-Pallmann, op. cit. — Ad. Weyl, Die Jules ...
[ More about DEJOIE, JEAN ]
DELABARRE, JEAN
DELABARRE, JEAN (French). Goldsmith and Medallist of Lyons (. . 1545-1561). He is noted for having executed some fine pieces of jewellery (ystoires), and imitations or reproductions of antique coins (antiques), which were widely used at the time for the decoration of basins, ewers, goblets, &c. He was the maker of the jewels presented to Henry II. and Catharine de' Medici by the authorities of the City of Lyons on the occasion of their visit in 1548. Bibliography. — N. Rondot, Les Médailleurs ly...
[ More about DELABARRE, JEAN ]
DELABARRE, JEAN (French). Goldsmith and Medallist of Lyons (. . 1545-1561). He is noted for having executed some fine pieces of jewellery (ystoires), and imitations or reproductions of antique coins (antiques), which were widely used at the time for the decoration of basins, ewers, goblets, &c. He was the maker of the jewels presented to Henry II. and Catharine de' Medici by the authorities of the City of Lyons on the occasion of their visit in 1548. Bibliography. — N. Rondot, Les Médailleurs ly...
[ More about DELABARRE, JEAN ]
DELAHAYE, NICOLAS
DELAHAYE, or DE LA HAYE, NICOLAS (French). Goldsmith and Engraver, presumably the son of Simon Pierre De la Haye, was born between 1645 and 1654. Two painters of the same name and family, Corneille, and Simon De La Haye, flourished under Henri II and Louis XIV respectively. His usual signature is De La Haye, but it also appears as Delahaie or D. L. H. His death must have taken place soon after 1695, which is the last date occurring on his medals. Guiffrey in his biographical notice of the artist...
[ More about DELAHAYE, NICOLAS ]
DELAHAYE, or DE LA HAYE, NICOLAS (French). Goldsmith and Engraver, presumably the son of Simon Pierre De la Haye, was born between 1645 and 1654. Two painters of the same name and family, Corneille, and Simon De La Haye, flourished under Henri II and Louis XIV respectively. His usual signature is De La Haye, but it also appears as Delahaie or D. L. H. His death must have taken place soon after 1695, which is the last date occurring on his medals. Guiffrey in his biographical notice of the artist...
[ More about DELAHAYE, NICOLAS ]