LAUER, Ludwig Christof.  (1817- ) German engraver, medalist.  Born 29 November 1817.
            See Lauer (L. Chr.) in Producer File.  Lauer inheired the
            Nuremberg firm founded in 1729, which he developed
            into a major medallic firm by 1860. He engraved many--
            but not all – the firm's medallic creations and was
            responsible for improving production equipment,
            artistic content and marketing of medallic art in Europe. 
            All the firm's works of American interest are listed in
            the Producer File.

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E3  {1902-30} Forrer 7:313-325.