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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 286 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

12yrs ago

Connected records

Chalice

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: N

Fuchi-Kashira

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Kashira

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Tazza

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Goblet

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Tiffany & Co.

Cup and cover

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Wolff, Thomas

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Sauce boat

Maker(s)

Silversmith: W?

Hot water jug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Storr, Paul

Five Mounts in a Frame

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Mug

Maker(s)

Assayed: Storr, Paul

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