MORGUET, JEHAN (French). Mint-master at Amiens, circ. 1541.
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.
MILIC, NIKL
MILIC, NIKL (Bohem.). Goldsmith, and Mint-engraver at Joachimsthal, 1545-1573; he also engraved coin-dies for the Mint of Prague, circ. 1568. The first mention of his name occurs in 1540 when he is named amongst the town councillors of Thal. His medallic productions are numerous and remind one of the later works of the artist who signs G.W. The Vienna Mint Museum preserves several dies by this Master. By him is a Portrait-medal of the Mint-master Sebastian von Weitmühle, executed in 1542-43, and...
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MILIC, NIKL (Bohem.). Goldsmith, and Mint-engraver at Joachimsthal, 1545-1573; he also engraved coin-dies for the Mint of Prague, circ. 1568. The first mention of his name occurs in 1540 when he is named amongst the town councillors of Thal. His medallic productions are numerous and remind one of the later works of the artist who signs G.W. The Vienna Mint Museum preserves several dies by this Master. By him is a Portrait-medal of the Mint-master Sebastian von Weitmühle, executed in 1542-43, and...
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MILLET DE MARCILLY, ÉDOUARD FRANCOIS
MILLET DE MARCILLY, ÉDOUARD FRANCOIS (French). Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris ; pupil of Edouard Gustave Louis Millet, his father, and J. Lequien. By him are various Portrait-medallions, some of which have been exhibited at the Paris Salon: 1870. Mme P***, plaquette in bronze; — 1873. Mlle Jeanne P***, ? medallion; — 1870. Commemorative medal of the Universal Exhibition of 1878 ; — Agricultural Prize Medal (Minerva distributing rewards); — 1891. Th. S***; — 1894. Adolphe Sax, etc....
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MILLET DE MARCILLY, ÉDOUARD FRANCOIS (French). Sculptor and Medallist, born at Paris ; pupil of Edouard Gustave Louis Millet, his father, and J. Lequien. By him are various Portrait-medallions, some of which have been exhibited at the Paris Salon: 1870. Mme P***, plaquette in bronze; — 1873. Mlle Jeanne P***, ? medallion; — 1870. Commemorative medal of the Universal Exhibition of 1878 ; — Agricultural Prize Medal (Minerva distributing rewards); — 1891. Th. S***; — 1894. Adolphe Sax, etc....
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MILLS, GEORGE
MILLS, GEORGE (Brit.). Medallist, born in 1792 or before 28. January 1793, died at Birmingham on 28. January 1824, aged 31. "He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1823, and gained three gold medals from the Society of Arts. His first patron was Benjamin West, P.R.A., who pronounced him the first Medallist in England, and to whose memory Mills dedicated a portrait-medal. He was never employed at the Royal Mint, but engraved for James Mudie a silver pattern Crown of George III., and a pat...
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MILLS, GEORGE (Brit.). Medallist, born in 1792 or before 28. January 1793, died at Birmingham on 28. January 1824, aged 31. "He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1816 to 1823, and gained three gold medals from the Society of Arts. His first patron was Benjamin West, P.R.A., who pronounced him the first Medallist in England, and to whose memory Mills dedicated a portrait-medal. He was never employed at the Royal Mint, but engraved for James Mudie a silver pattern Crown of George III., and a pat...
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MILTON, JOHN
MILTON, JOHN (Brit.). Medallist and Gem-engraver of the second half of the eighteenth century, who worked from about 1760 to 1802, and died on 10. February 1805. From 1789 to 1798 he was an assistant Engraver at the Royal Mint, and was also Medallist to the Prince of Wales (George IV.). He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, 24. May 1792, and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1785 to 1802. His coins and medals were sold by Leigh and Sotheby, 30. May 1805 (cfr. Sale Catalogue). ...
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MILTON, JOHN (Brit.). Medallist and Gem-engraver of the second half of the eighteenth century, who worked from about 1760 to 1802, and died on 10. February 1805. From 1789 to 1798 he was an assistant Engraver at the Royal Mint, and was also Medallist to the Prince of Wales (George IV.). He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, 24. May 1792, and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1785 to 1802. His coins and medals were sold by Leigh and Sotheby, 30. May 1805 (cfr. Sale Catalogue). ...
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