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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

Cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Emmerling, Nicolaus

Chalice

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Tankard

Maker(s)

Silversmith: uncertain

Ewer and basin

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown (Probably)

Salver

Maker(s)

Silversmith:

écuelle

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Martin, Antoine (Probably)

Wine taster

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Chalice

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Bottle from cruet

Maker(s)

Silversmith: uncertain
Glassmaker: Unknown

Bottle from cruet

Maker(s)

Silversmith: uncertain
Glassmaker: Unknown

Bottle from cruet

Maker(s)

Silversmith: uncertain

Dish ring

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unidentified Swiss maker (Probably)
Watchmaker: Prior, George

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Gray & Constable

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Keates, William

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