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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

Figure

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Coach watch

Maker(s)

Maker of movement: Margetts, George
Maker of bells: Traecher, Andrew

Bottle from cruet

Maker(s)

Silversmith: uncertain

Milk jug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Dish

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Whitford, Samuel II

Race cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Bateman, Peter
Silversmith: Bateman, Ann

Wine taster

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Phipps & Robinson

Jug

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Frechen pottery (Probably)
Silversmith: Unknown (Probably)

Ring

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Minerva

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown

Mercury

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Giambologna (Jean Boulogne) (After)
Founder: Unknown

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