Victor Janvier
Victor Janvier (c. 1851–1911) was a French sculptor and engraver notable for inventing the Janvier Reducing Machine, a type of lathe which improved the die making process within mints.
Victor Janvier
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- Born
- 1851 · former 8th arrondissement of Paris.
- Died
- 1911 · 14th arrondissement of Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- sculptor · medalist
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Languages
- French
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Victor Janvier (c. 1851–1911) was a French sculptor and engraver notable for inventing the Janvier Reducing Machine, a type of lathe which improved the die making process within mints.
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Victor Janvier is recorded with the occupation sculptor. Recorded as sculptor and medalist.
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Auteur(s): Janvier, Victor, graveur en médailles - Médailleur Paris, Auguste (Paris, en 1850 - Colombes, en 03–1915), sculpteur Date de production: Après 1891 Type(s) d'objet(s): Numismatique Dénomination(s): Médaille Dimensions -
Janvier, Victor, graveur en médailles - Médailleur
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1851
Victor Janvier born at former 8th arrondissement of Paris.
1911
Victor Janvier died at 14th arrondissement of Paris.
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former 8th arrondissement of Paris.
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