JOHANN GERHARD HÜLS. 1735-1815. Mint-master at Cologne.
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.
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; —...
[ More about 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; —...
[ More about JAMPOLSKY, MICHEL ]
JAN, MICHAEL
JAN, MICHAEL (Germ.). Warden of the Imperial Mint at Breslau; died in September 1646. His initials MI occur on coins of Ferdinand III., 1637-1648, 1650, '51 and '53, Jan's dies having been utilised some years after his death. A Ducat of 1649, in the Breslau Museum, shows the MI accompanied with Jan's privy mark, a swan, changed into GH and double lily, the initials and mark of Georg Hübner, Jan's successor at the Mint. Bibliography. — Friedensburg, Studien zur schlesischen Medaillenkunde, p. 60....
[ More about JAN, MICHAEL ]
JAN, MICHAEL (Germ.). Warden of the Imperial Mint at Breslau; died in September 1646. His initials MI occur on coins of Ferdinand III., 1637-1648, 1650, '51 and '53, Jan's dies having been utilised some years after his death. A Ducat of 1649, in the Breslau Museum, shows the MI accompanied with Jan's privy mark, a swan, changed into GH and double lily, the initials and mark of Georg Hübner, Jan's successor at the Mint. Bibliography. — Friedensburg, Studien zur schlesischen Medaillenkunde, p. 60....
[ More about JAN, MICHAEL ]
JANVIER, VICTOR
JANVIER, VICTOR (French). Contemporary Medallist residing at Paris, and Manufacturer of Reducing-machines, which he has brought to a very high degree of perfection. He is a very able and distinguished technician, and has also executed fine medallions and medals, some of which he cast in imitation of the early works of Renaissance (quattrocento) Medallists. In 1898, he exhibited at the Salon a medallion entitled " Esmeralda ", and amongst his previous medallic works are : 1892. Medal of the Gas W...
[ More about JANVIER, VICTOR ]
JANVIER, VICTOR (French). Contemporary Medallist residing at Paris, and Manufacturer of Reducing-machines, which he has brought to a very high degree of perfection. He is a very able and distinguished technician, and has also executed fine medallions and medals, some of which he cast in imitation of the early works of Renaissance (quattrocento) Medallists. In 1898, he exhibited at the Salon a medallion entitled " Esmeralda ", and amongst his previous medallic works are : 1892. Medal of the Gas W...
[ More about JANVIER, VICTOR ]
JAUNER, HEINRICH
JAUNER, HEINRICH (Austr.). Contemporary Medallist, residing at Vienna. He is " K. K. Hof-Kammer-Graveur ", but began his artistic career as a Painter, having studied under Waldmüller. His father was the founder of one of the foremost Die-sinking establishments in Vienna, at the head of which he now is. One of the finest Portrait-plaquettes by this artist is that of Gottfried von Preyer, the Nestor of Viennese church composers, R. DEI . GLORIAE . INGENIVM. MISSIS . VOVIT . HYMNIS . ET.CANTICIS (6...
[ More about JAUNER, HEINRICH ]
JAUNER, HEINRICH (Austr.). Contemporary Medallist, residing at Vienna. He is " K. K. Hof-Kammer-Graveur ", but began his artistic career as a Painter, having studied under Waldmüller. His father was the founder of one of the foremost Die-sinking establishments in Vienna, at the head of which he now is. One of the finest Portrait-plaquettes by this artist is that of Gottfried von Preyer, the Nestor of Viennese church composers, R. DEI . GLORIAE . INGENIVM. MISSIS . VOVIT . HYMNIS . ET.CANTICIS (6...
[ More about JAUNER, HEINRICH ]