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Chasing

Scope note

The process of adding detail or ornament on metal by indenting with a hammer and tools without a cutting edge. W

This term has 285 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Activity
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300054016

Broader Terms used

<metal decorating techniques>

Narrower Terms used

ciselure
flat chasing
matted

Equivalent Terms used

chased

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Horse

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Mug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Cole, Jonathan

Caudle cup

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Mug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Cole, Jonathan

Wine taster

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Wine taster

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Betson, Thomas

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Le Roy, Julien

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Berry, A. (Possibly)

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Hyland, John
Case maker: Turner, John (casemaker) (Possibly)

Dish ring

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Burgonet

Maker(s)

Armourer: Negroli, Filippo (Perhaps)

Spoon and fork

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Spoon and fork

Maker(s)

Silversmith: UC?

Seated Goddess

Maker(s)

Workshop: Severo di Ravenna (Attributed to)

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