FISCHER, A. (Germ.). Sculptor and Modeller, whose name appears on medals, struck at Berlin in 1861, and commemorating the Coro- nation of William I, King of Prussia, and on others of 1858, Marriage of the Crownprince of Prussia with Princess Victoria of Great Britain, and, 1859, Birth of Prince Frederick William Victor Albert, the now reigning Kaiser, William II. Vide FERDINAND AUGUST FISCHER. Bibliography. — Schaumünzen des Hauses Hohenzollrn, Berlin, 1901.
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
ERICSSON, JOHAN EDVARD
ERICSSON, JOHAN EDVARD (Swed). Die-sinker at Stockholm, between 1845 and 1875. The Thomsen Medal Collection contain ed the following medals engraved by this artist : Charles XV. and Louise; — Prize for Music (2 var.); — Jubilee of S' Laurentius' Cathedral, 1845, &c. Hildebrand describes the following : Corona- tion of King Charles XV. and Queen Louise, i860; — Stockholm Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1867 ; — Second Centenary of Lund Uni- versity, 1868; — Royal Military Academy of Goteborg, 1866; — Po...
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ERICSSON, JOHAN EDVARD (Swed). Die-sinker at Stockholm, between 1845 and 1875. The Thomsen Medal Collection contain ed the following medals engraved by this artist : Charles XV. and Louise; — Prize for Music (2 var.); — Jubilee of S' Laurentius' Cathedral, 1845, &c. Hildebrand describes the following : Corona- tion of King Charles XV. and Queen Louise, i860; — Stockholm Exhibition of Fine Arts, 1867 ; — Second Centenary of Lund Uni- versity, 1868; — Royal Military Academy of Goteborg, 1866; — Po...
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ERNOUL
ERNOUL (Belg.). Die-sinker, cited in 14 1 3 , when he was Coinengraver at the Mint of Ghent. He probably succeeded to Jena Belin, under Jean sans Peur. Having contracted debts, Ernoul ran away with the coining-dies ; all endeavours to find him in Flan ders, Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant, were made in vain. This engraver is supposed to be the author of a jeton, struck at Ghent in 1416, for the Chambre des Comptes of Flanders, at Lille ; 299 speci- mens in silver, weighing 4 Marks 6 Ounces 12 Este...
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ERNOUL (Belg.). Die-sinker, cited in 14 1 3 , when he was Coinengraver at the Mint of Ghent. He probably succeeded to Jena Belin, under Jean sans Peur. Having contracted debts, Ernoul ran away with the coining-dies ; all endeavours to find him in Flan ders, Holland, Zeeland, and Brabant, were made in vain. This engraver is supposed to be the author of a jeton, struck at Ghent in 1416, for the Chambre des Comptes of Flanders, at Lille ; 299 speci- mens in silver, weighing 4 Marks 6 Ounces 12 Este...
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ERONDELLE, JEAN
ERONDELLE, JEAN (French), 1552-1556. This artist was appoint- ed, in conjunction with Etienne Delaune, by letters patent of 25th of April 1552, Engraver at the Paris Mint. He began reforms in the coining process, and was the precursor of Briot and Warin in this domain. The following letter addressed to Henry II., King of Navarre and quoted by Blanchet, is of sufficient interest in this connection, to be reproduced here: " Au roi de Navarre, " Sire, suivant l'entreprinse du faict de vestre moulli...
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ERONDELLE, JEAN (French), 1552-1556. This artist was appoint- ed, in conjunction with Etienne Delaune, by letters patent of 25th of April 1552, Engraver at the Paris Mint. He began reforms in the coining process, and was the precursor of Briot and Warin in this domain. The following letter addressed to Henry II., King of Navarre and quoted by Blanchet, is of sufficient interest in this connection, to be reproduced here: " Au roi de Navarre, " Sire, suivant l'entreprinse du faict de vestre moulli...
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ERRARD, JEAN
ERRARD, JEAN (French}. Engineer in the service of Henri IV., of France, worked at Bar-le-Duc, and was entrusted in 1595 and 1599 with the coinage of various moneys, according to the following notes in Chevrier's, Histoire civile, politique et littéraire de la Lorraine. "Il obtint de Henri IV le privil?ge singulier de faire frapper monnoye partout o? bon lui semblerait, en France, jusqu'? la somme de cinquante écus en sols marqués seulement. Les lettres patentes, qui lui confi?rent ce droit, sont...
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ERRARD, JEAN (French}. Engineer in the service of Henri IV., of France, worked at Bar-le-Duc, and was entrusted in 1595 and 1599 with the coinage of various moneys, according to the following notes in Chevrier's, Histoire civile, politique et littéraire de la Lorraine. "Il obtint de Henri IV le privil?ge singulier de faire frapper monnoye partout o? bon lui semblerait, en France, jusqu'? la somme de cinquante écus en sols marqués seulement. Les lettres patentes, qui lui confi?rent ce droit, sont...
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