MOEHSEN, R. C. (Germ.). A Nuremberg Engraver, by whom is a Portrait-medal of Dr Gottfried Thomasius, of Nuremberg (signed : R. C. M.).
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
MERRIAM, JOSEPH H.
MERRIAM, JOSEPH H. (Amer.). Die-sinker and Medallist at Boston (U. S. A.), second half of the nineteenth century. He is the author of a medal struck in commemoration of the Dedication of the New Masonic Temple in Boston, 1867, and several other masonic medallions with bust of George Washington; — Benjamin Franklin, &c. ; — also commemorative medals of the Soldiers' Fair at Springfield and Boston, 1864; — Medalets issued for the Campaign of 1860; — Medalets with portraits of U. S. A. Presidents, ...
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MERRIAM, JOSEPH H. (Amer.). Die-sinker and Medallist at Boston (U. S. A.), second half of the nineteenth century. He is the author of a medal struck in commemoration of the Dedication of the New Masonic Temple in Boston, 1867, and several other masonic medallions with bust of George Washington; — Benjamin Franklin, &c. ; — also commemorative medals of the Soldiers' Fair at Springfield and Boston, 1864; — Medalets issued for the Campaign of 1860; — Medalets with portraits of U. S. A. Presidents, ...
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MERTENS, A.
MERTENS, A. (Germ.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, who resided at Berlin from about 1851 to 1871, and worked for the Loos Die-sinking Works. He died sometime before 1894. By this Engraver are some medals of special interest to English collectors as they commemorate, the one, the Silver Wedding of the Crown Prince Frederick and Victoria, Princess Royal of England, 1883 ; and the other, the Women's Industrial Exhibition at Berlin, 1885 (Prize Medal with bust of the Crown Princess of Prussia...
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MERTENS, A. (Germ.). Contemporary Sculptor and Medallist, who resided at Berlin from about 1851 to 1871, and worked for the Loos Die-sinking Works. He died sometime before 1894. By this Engraver are some medals of special interest to English collectors as they commemorate, the one, the Silver Wedding of the Crown Prince Frederick and Victoria, Princess Royal of England, 1883 ; and the other, the Women's Industrial Exhibition at Berlin, 1885 (Prize Medal with bust of the Crown Princess of Prussia...
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MESDACH, LOUIS
MESDACH, LOUIS (Dutch). One of the Directors of the important Die-sinking establishments of OESCHGER, MESDACH & C° (q. v.) later (1881) ESCHGER, GHESQUI?RE & Cie, at Ter Kiele (Holland) and Biache (Pas-de-Calais, France). At one time, this firm owned private mints in Spain, and between circ. 1865-1890, issued medals as well as various coinages in commission for foreign governments. In 1868 the artist Alphée Dubois was in their employ, and during a year's residence at Barcelona, modelled for the...
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MESDACH, LOUIS (Dutch). One of the Directors of the important Die-sinking establishments of OESCHGER, MESDACH & C° (q. v.) later (1881) ESCHGER, GHESQUI?RE & Cie, at Ter Kiele (Holland) and Biache (Pas-de-Calais, France). At one time, this firm owned private mints in Spain, and between circ. 1865-1890, issued medals as well as various coinages in commission for foreign governments. In 1868 the artist Alphée Dubois was in their employ, and during a year's residence at Barcelona, modelled for the...
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METELLES, GOTTFRIED WILHELM
METELLES, GOTTFRIED WILHELM (Germ.). Mint-engraver and Medallist, at Minden, circ. 1690-1711; then at Koenigsberg (Prussia), 1711-1724. His coins are usually signed : M; — G. M. ; or G. W. M. The Berlin Mint-engraver Friedrich Marl also signed M. By him are: Minden Gulden of Frederick I., 1705-6; Half Gulden, 1705; 1/12 Thalers, 1705-1706; — Koenigsberg Coronation Ducats, 1701 ; Ducats of Frederick William I, 1713-1722 (every year), &c. The artist's initials G. M. occur on a Half Batzen of Frede...
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METELLES, GOTTFRIED WILHELM (Germ.). Mint-engraver and Medallist, at Minden, circ. 1690-1711; then at Koenigsberg (Prussia), 1711-1724. His coins are usually signed : M; — G. M. ; or G. W. M. The Berlin Mint-engraver Friedrich Marl also signed M. By him are: Minden Gulden of Frederick I., 1705-6; Half Gulden, 1705; 1/12 Thalers, 1705-1706; — Koenigsberg Coronation Ducats, 1701 ; Ducats of Frederick William I, 1713-1722 (every year), &c. The artist's initials G. M. occur on a Half Batzen of Frede...
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