LAUFFER, MATHÄUS (Germ.). Counter-manufacturer and Bellfounder at Nuremberg, 1618-1625; Mint-master there in 1622. Neumann describes eleven varieties of counters issued by him : Gottes Segen macht reig (MATHEVS LAVFER); — Der Neid thutt mi selbst Leidt ; — Louis XIII. (several varieties); — Joab and Amasa (MATTHEVS LAVFFER); — Ambitios a Superbia (M. LAVF.); — Aut Caesar aut Nihil (MAT : LAV : and M. LAV,) ; — Louis XIII. , 1618 (other varieties, signed M. L.; — M. LAVFFER; — M. LAVF) ; — Soli Deo Gloria, 1619 (MATHEVS-LAVFER-IN-NVRNBERG); —The Fall and the Cross, 1625, &c. Bibliography. — Kull, op. cit. — Neumann, op. cit.
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.
LAFFERT, HEINRICH
LAFFERT, HEINRICH (Germ.). Mint-master at Posen previous to 1612, then at Driessen, 1612-1615, under Johann Sigmund, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg. He undertook to coin at Driessen imitation Hungarian Ducats, Thalers and Groschen. I have noticed his initials H. L. on a Thaler of Sigmund, Margrave of Brandenburg, 1612. Andreas Laffert was a brother of Heinrich Laffert, who, according to Kirmis, filled also the post of Assayer-general to the Crown of Poland from 1604/8 to 1617. Bibliography. — C. ...
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LAFFERT, HEINRICH (Germ.). Mint-master at Posen previous to 1612, then at Driessen, 1612-1615, under Johann Sigmund, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg. He undertook to coin at Driessen imitation Hungarian Ducats, Thalers and Groschen. I have noticed his initials H. L. on a Thaler of Sigmund, Margrave of Brandenburg, 1612. Andreas Laffert was a brother of Heinrich Laffert, who, according to Kirmis, filled also the post of Assayer-general to the Crown of Poland from 1604/8 to 1617. Bibliography. — C. ...
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LAFITTE
LAFITTE (French). Medallist of the early part of the nineteenth century, who worked on Mudie's National Series of English Medals. His signature occurs on the following medals : Battle of Talavera, 1809, obv. Bust of Wellington, by Mills R. Victory facing (illustrated), &c., signed LAFITTE ; — The English Army upon the Scheldt, 1815, obv. Bull to r., by Depaulis R. River-god reclining to r., signed LF. F. A Draughtsman and Historical Painter of the name of Louis Lafitte, 1770- 1828, designed vari...
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LAFITTE (French). Medallist of the early part of the nineteenth century, who worked on Mudie's National Series of English Medals. His signature occurs on the following medals : Battle of Talavera, 1809, obv. Bust of Wellington, by Mills R. Victory facing (illustrated), &c., signed LAFITTE ; — The English Army upon the Scheldt, 1815, obv. Bull to r., by Depaulis R. River-god reclining to r., signed LF. F. A Draughtsman and Historical Painter of the name of Louis Lafitte, 1770- 1828, designed vari...
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LAFLEUR, ABEL
LAFLEUR, ABEL (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Rodez (Aveyron) ; pupil of Ponscarme and Chaplain. At the Salon of 1901, he exhibited a frame containing four Portraitplaquettes, and a medal "Souvenir"; in 1902, three Portraitplaquettes, and a medal representing a Lady seated; in 1903, Portrait of Mme X***; — Medal " Femme églantine "; — Femme aux gants; — Femme au manchon ; — Femme nue, apr?s le bain ; — Danseuse; — in 1904 ; — Femme au bain, plaquette, 1904; — Baigneuse ; —...
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LAFLEUR, ABEL (French). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Rodez (Aveyron) ; pupil of Ponscarme and Chaplain. At the Salon of 1901, he exhibited a frame containing four Portraitplaquettes, and a medal "Souvenir"; in 1902, three Portraitplaquettes, and a medal representing a Lady seated; in 1903, Portrait of Mme X***; — Medal " Femme églantine "; — Femme aux gants; — Femme au manchon ; — Femme nue, apr?s le bain ; — Danseuse; — in 1904 ; — Femme au bain, plaquette, 1904; — Baigneuse ; —...
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LAGAE, JULES
LAGAE, JULES (Belg.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Roulers, 15. March 1862, and now residing at Brussels. Pupil of Charles Van der Stappen, and Lambeaux. He has produced several decorative works, among the more notable being a Medal for the Brussels Exhibition of 1897, and the monument erected in memory of the poet, Ledeganck ; also : La Ville de Gand, Plaquette ; — Portrait-medal of M. Edouard Simon, Burgomaster of Perwelz, 1902. In 1888, the artist obtained the Prix of de Rome,...
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LAGAE, JULES (Belg.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, born at Roulers, 15. March 1862, and now residing at Brussels. Pupil of Charles Van der Stappen, and Lambeaux. He has produced several decorative works, among the more notable being a Medal for the Brussels Exhibition of 1897, and the monument erected in memory of the poet, Ledeganck ; also : La Ville de Gand, Plaquette ; — Portrait-medal of M. Edouard Simon, Burgomaster of Perwelz, 1902. In 1888, the artist obtained the Prix of de Rome,...
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