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

Term used for

chasing, metal
metal chasing

Equivalent Terms used

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Doorknocker with a Nereid or Tritoness

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

An image of Figure

Minerva

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Unknown

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Hunting sword

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

An image of Jug

Askos Jug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Elliott, William (silversmith)

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Counter Box containing Thirty-two Counters

Maker(s)

Engraver: De Passe, a member of the family

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Jug

Maker(s)

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

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown
Case maker: Bridges, Samuel (Possibly)

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Worgan, James
Gooch, Thomas (case maker)

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Barbere, Jean

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Hacket, Simon

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Dunlop, Andrew
Case maker: Willoughby, John (Possibly)

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Romilly, Jean

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Vauche, Daniel
Case maker: Fouche, Jean-Baptiste

An image of Bowl

Bowl

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Walsh, Stephen

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Papillion, Franco

An image of écuelle

écuelle

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Rey, Georges

An image of Sauce boat

Sauce boat

Maker(s)

Silversmith: MH

An image of Goblet

Goblet

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Ramsden & Carr
Silversmith: Ramsden, Omar
Silversmith: Carr, Alwyn

Bowl

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Ramsden & Carr
Silversmith: Ramsden, Omar
Silversmith: Carr, Alwyn

An image of Candlestick

One of a pair of candlesticks

Maker(s)

Silversmith: I. K

An image of Dish

Dish

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Marks, Gilbert Leigh

An image of Monteith

Monteith

Maker(s)

Silversmith: BI or RI

An image of Wine cooler

One of a pair of wine coolers

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Storr, Paul
Retailer: Rundell, Bridge and Rundell

An image of Hot water jug

Hot water jug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Storr, Paul

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