The John Bargrave Collection
Thomas Simon (1618 - 1665)
Medallist. Pupil of Nicholas Briot. Thomas Simon was the most prominent medallist and seal engraver of the Commonwealth (1649-60) and was chief engraver at the Mint at this time. After the Restoration of Charles II, he lost his post of chief engraver to Thomas Rawlins, Charles I's old engraver, though he continued to do much of the work at the Mint. (British Museum). Dictionary of National Biography entry: https://doi-org.cyber.usask.ca/10.1093/ref:odnb/25577 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Simon Other Links: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG46290 - British Museum biographical note Roles: Artisan or Craftsman - creatorRelevant locations: Birth place in Yorkshire
Workplace or place of business London
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