JOHANN GEORG MADELUNG. Mint-master at Königsberg, 1797- 1807.
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.
JAMES, C.
JAMES, C. (Brit.). A London Die-sinker and Medallist of the latter end of the eighteenth century. His signature, generally in full, appears on the following Tradesmen's Tokens ; Cumberland Lake Token 1/2D ; — James's Penny Tokens (2 var. ; signed : JAMES ENGRAVER); — Bayly's 1/2D; — James' 1/2D, 1796 (2 var., one illustrated) ; — Orchard's 1/2D, 1797 (2 var)- Pidcock's Halfpennies, 1795 (4 var.); Others, with representations of elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, nylghaus, zebras, humped cows, kan...
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JAMES, C. (Brit.). A London Die-sinker and Medallist of the latter end of the eighteenth century. His signature, generally in full, appears on the following Tradesmen's Tokens ; Cumberland Lake Token 1/2D ; — James's Penny Tokens (2 var. ; signed : JAMES ENGRAVER); — Bayly's 1/2D; — James' 1/2D, 1796 (2 var., one illustrated) ; — Orchard's 1/2D, 1797 (2 var)- Pidcock's Halfpennies, 1795 (4 var.); Others, with representations of elephants, rhinoceroses, tigers, nylghaus, zebras, humped cows, kan...
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JAMIN, LOUIS
JAMIN, LOUIS (Swiss). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, residing at Geneva. His signature occurs on the following medals which nave come under my notice : 1892, Inauguration of the New Central Post Office at Geneva; — 1896, Jean Etienne Dufour, National Councillor; — 1893, Louis Ruchonnet, Federal Councillor.; .— 1892, Federal Swiss Cycling Club; — 1894, Jubilee of the Federal Society of Mutual Help; — 1892, Rifle Meeting of 1893 at Geneva; — 1899, Badge for Free Masons, &c. Bibliography. — R...
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JAMIN, LOUIS (Swiss). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, residing at Geneva. His signature occurs on the following medals which nave come under my notice : 1892, Inauguration of the New Central Post Office at Geneva; — 1896, Jean Etienne Dufour, National Councillor; — 1893, Louis Ruchonnet, Federal Councillor.; .— 1892, Federal Swiss Cycling Club; — 1894, Jubilee of the Federal Society of Mutual Help; — 1892, Rifle Meeting of 1893 at Geneva; — 1899, Badge for Free Masons, &c. Bibliography. — R...
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JAMNITZER, WENZEL
JAMNITZER, WENZEL (Germ.). Goldsmith, Line-engraver and Medallist, born at Vienna in 1508; died at Nuremberg on the 15th of December, 1585. Nagler calls him " der grösste deutsche Goldschmied ", and adds : " Er brach vollständig mit der Gothik und schloss sich der italienischen Renaissance an, innerhalb welcher er, unter allen seinen Kunstgenossen, am originellsten und anmuthigsten sich zu bewegen weiss. " " Wenzel Jamnitzer ", observes Bolzenthal ", who displayed a singular talent in drawing, m...
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JAMNITZER, WENZEL (Germ.). Goldsmith, Line-engraver and Medallist, born at Vienna in 1508; died at Nuremberg on the 15th of December, 1585. Nagler calls him " der grösste deutsche Goldschmied ", and adds : " Er brach vollständig mit der Gothik und schloss sich der italienischen Renaissance an, innerhalb welcher er, unter allen seinen Kunstgenossen, am originellsten und anmuthigsten sich zu bewegen weiss. " " Wenzel Jamnitzer ", observes Bolzenthal ", who displayed a singular talent in drawing, m...
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JAMPOLSKY, MICHEL
JAMPOLSKY, MICHEL (Russ.). Contemporary Medallist, born at Kiew ; now residing at Paris ; pupil of Daniel-Dupuis, Ponscarme and J. Rasumny. Since 1896, he has been an almost regular exhibitor at the annual Paris Salon, beginning with a plaquette representing Athena (18 mill.). Amongst his best known works are : 1896. Portrait-medallions : M. & Mme Mas ; — Joan of Arc; — 1897. "Virgo Purissima"; — Russia; — Ma mére; — Léon B***; — Dr Magnan; — 1898. Mme B***.; — Mme Z*** .; — Christ; — Athena; —...
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JAMPOLSKY, MICHEL (Russ.). Contemporary Medallist, born at Kiew ; now residing at Paris ; pupil of Daniel-Dupuis, Ponscarme and J. Rasumny. Since 1896, he has been an almost regular exhibitor at the annual Paris Salon, beginning with a plaquette representing Athena (18 mill.). Amongst his best known works are : 1896. Portrait-medallions : M. & Mme Mas ; — Joan of Arc; — 1897. "Virgo Purissima"; — Russia; — Ma mére; — Léon B***; — Dr Magnan; — 1898. Mme B***.; — Mme Z*** .; — Christ; — Athena; —...
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