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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

Mustard pot

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Phipps, Thomas (Pseudo)
Silversmith: Robinson, Edward II (Pseudo)

Cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Evans, John, silversmith

Beaker

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Ashbee, Charles Robert

Brooch

Maker(s)

Production: Saulini Workshop (Probably)

Coffee pot

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Swift, John

Sauce boat

Maker(s)

Silversmith: West, Matthew (Probably)

Jug

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Cologne pottery (Possibly)
Pottery: Unidentified Frechen pottery (Possibly)
Silversmith: CA

Jar

Maker(s)

Unknown

Caudle cup

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Tsuba

Maker(s)

Production: Masakata

Watch

Maker(s)

Watchmaker: More, Jean Louis

Chalice

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Wine taster

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Two-handled cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Vianen, Christiaen van (Attributed to)

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