by MyI | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE 1820 CATALOGUE CLICK HERE. William Tassie (1750-1860) took over the business of his uncle James Tassie (1735-1799) upon the latter’s death in 1799. Most of the work of the Tassies up until about 1800 involved production of impressions of...
by MyI | Jan 13, 2026 | Greek Coin Impressions, Tassie
As a result of the search for the unique Tassie coin impressions (a combination of the obverse and reverse faces together on one image), quite a few have been found. The intent of this post is to bring the images of all of those impressions (approximately 120)...
by MyI | Nov 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The advent of the Quin Tassie Collection Project by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has led to my renewed interest in the Dr. Henry Quin – James Tassie relationship, both personal and interest-wise (materials for casting of engraved gems). One...
by MyI | Oct 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The study and collection of intaglios and such, and the study and collection of postage stamps and postal history are usually two different, distinct pursuits. Recently, a discovery of sorts brought them together – an intersection of glyptics and philatelics. This...
by MyI | Oct 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE 1816 CATALOGUE CLICK HERE. William Tassie (1750-1860) took over the business of his uncle James Tassie (1735-1799) upon the latter’s death in 1799. Most of the work of the Tassies up until about 1800 involved production of impressions of...
