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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

13yrs ago

Connected records

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Roskell, Robert
Case maker: Unidentified

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Bracelet

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Sauce boat

Maker(s)

Silversmith: MH

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Spoon and fork

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Candlestick

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Mirror

Maker(s)

Maker: Miller, Alec

Snuff box

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Box

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Romilly, Jean

One of a pair of alter candlesticks

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown (Probably)

Hunting sword

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown (Probably)

Tom's Coffee House snuffbox

Maker(s)

Box maker: Unknown
Silversmith: Unknown

Spoon, fork and case

Maker(s)

Cutler: Unknown
Handle maker: Unknown

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown
Carver: Unknown

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