JACOT, JULES (Swiss). Die-sinker, Seal, and Watch-case Engraver, born at La Chaux-de-Fonds, 28th March 1797, where he died, 4th June 1879. He is the author of numerous official Seals, cut in commission for the Neuchâtel urban and cantonal government, one of which, the Great Seal of the Mairie et Justice de Neuchâtel (illustrated) is signed : J. J. This engraver cut also a fine jeton of the Cantonal Rifle Meeting at Neuchâtel, 1849. M. Arnold Robert, from whose article “ Un graveur neuchâtelois " in Numismatic Circular, June 1904, I have borrowed the above details, adds that Jules Jacot reproduced subjects from Léopold Robert's " Les Moissonneurs " on watch-cases.
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
ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO
ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO or IACOPO (Jtal.) so-called L' ANTICO. Sculptor and Medallist of Mantua, who was working circa 1480. By him are the following medals : Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, Lord of Sabbionetta, and his consort Antonia de' Balzi or des Beaux — obv. IOHANNES.FRANCISCVS.GONZ. Bust to l. Rvs. (a) FOR. VICTRICI. — ANTI. Fortuna between Mars and Minerva ; — (b) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. — PROBITAS.LAVDATVR. Burning fire; — (c) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. Thunderbolt; —(d) DIVA. ANTONIA. BAVTIA.DE.GONZ. MR...
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ILARIO, PIER GIACOMO or IACOPO (Jtal.) so-called L' ANTICO. Sculptor and Medallist of Mantua, who was working circa 1480. By him are the following medals : Gianfrancesco Gonzaga, Lord of Sabbionetta, and his consort Antonia de' Balzi or des Beaux — obv. IOHANNES.FRANCISCVS.GONZ. Bust to l. Rvs. (a) FOR. VICTRICI. — ANTI. Fortuna between Mars and Minerva ; — (b) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. — PROBITAS.LAVDATVR. Burning fire; — (c) MARCHIO. COMES. ROTI. Thunderbolt; —(d) DIVA. ANTONIA. BAVTIA.DE.GONZ. MR...
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INGERSLEBEN
INGERSLEBEN (Germ.). Die-sinker of the early years of the nineteenth century. He appears to have cut the dies for a Prize Medal of the University of Göttingen (1806), issued by the Establishment of Loos. On obv. is a bust of Frederick William III., King of Prussia, and on R. a winged Genius holding shield inscribed : INGENIO ET STUDIO. For the obv., Ingersleben made use of a model by the Medallist Koch, who had a sitting from the King. Bibliography. — Menadier, Schaumünzen des Houses Hohenzoller...
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INGERSLEBEN (Germ.). Die-sinker of the early years of the nineteenth century. He appears to have cut the dies for a Prize Medal of the University of Göttingen (1806), issued by the Establishment of Loos. On obv. is a bust of Frederick William III., King of Prussia, and on R. a winged Genius holding shield inscribed : INGENIO ET STUDIO. For the obv., Ingersleben made use of a model by the Medallist Koch, who had a sitting from the King. Bibliography. — Menadier, Schaumünzen des Houses Hohenzoller...
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INGRAM, THOMAS WELLS
INGRAM, THOMAS WELLS (Brit.). Engraver and Die-sinker, employed at the Soho Mint, Birmingham. He worked from about 1820 to 1865 (Grueber, Med. III., II, 728). His signature, which usually occurs in full, is found, amongst others, on the following medals : Establishment of the Shakspearean Club, with bust of Shakespeare, 1824; — Medal of the Glasgow Band of Hope Union ; — Memorial of the Premiership of George Canning, 1827; — John Hodgson, 1830; — Canova, 1823; — Memorial Medal of George III. 's ...
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INGRAM, THOMAS WELLS (Brit.). Engraver and Die-sinker, employed at the Soho Mint, Birmingham. He worked from about 1820 to 1865 (Grueber, Med. III., II, 728). His signature, which usually occurs in full, is found, amongst others, on the following medals : Establishment of the Shakspearean Club, with bust of Shakespeare, 1824; — Medal of the Glasgow Band of Hope Union ; — Memorial of the Premiership of George Canning, 1827; — John Hodgson, 1830; — Canova, 1823; — Memorial Medal of George III. 's ...
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INCHIQUIN, LORD
INCHIQUIN, LORD (Brit.). Vice-President of Munster, under Charles I. A series of undated obsidional money, issued in the early period of the "Irish Rebellion", is called after his name, " although he does not appear to have been in any way concerned with its issue, for at the time he was engaged in suppressing the rebellion in the south of Ireland." These coins consist of the gold Pistole (only two specimens known), silver Half-crown, Shilling, Ninepence (2 var.) ; Sixpence (2 var.), Groat (2 va...
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INCHIQUIN, LORD (Brit.). Vice-President of Munster, under Charles I. A series of undated obsidional money, issued in the early period of the "Irish Rebellion", is called after his name, " although he does not appear to have been in any way concerned with its issue, for at the time he was engaged in suppressing the rebellion in the south of Ireland." These coins consist of the gold Pistole (only two specimens known), silver Half-crown, Shilling, Ninepence (2 var.) ; Sixpence (2 var.), Groat (2 va...
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