What does repousse silver mean?
What does repousse silver mean?
Repousse’ Silver is Sterling Silver (or other metal) that has a raised or relief design hammered in from the backside of the piece. Sometimes the back displays the hammered design; other times the hammered design has been filled in and solid.
When was repousse silver popular?
In about the 16th century, the repousse technique became very popular with European silver-makers who used it to create spectacular religious, decorative and table-ware pieces.
What is the most popular silver pattern?
The Most Popular Silver Patterns
- Grand Baroque. by Wallace. It was first created in 1941 and is still active today.
- Chantilly. by Gorham.
- Old Master. by Towle.
- Prelude. by International.
- Rose Point. by Wallace.
- Repousse. by Kirk Stieff.
- Francis I. by Reed and Barton.
- Royal Danish. by International.
Is Kirk Stieff still in business?
Kirk-Stieff will officially close the plant and its retail outlet on March 31, when the building’s lease expires. Rodney Stieff confirmed last week that the family had decided to divest itself of the land and building at 800 Wyman Park Drive that house Kirk-Stieff.
What is repoussé style?
Repoussé (French: [ʁəpuse] ( listen)) or repoussage ([ʁəpusaʒ] ( listen)) is a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing or embossing is a similar technique in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal.
When did repoussé start?
The origination of repoussé is credited to ancient civilizations. The finest examples of repoussé are represented in the famous work on bronze greek armour from either the 3rd or 4th century BC.
What does repoussé mean in metalwork?
repoussé, method of decorating metals in which parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside of the article by means of hammers and punches; definition and detail can then be added from the front by chasing or engraving.
What are the most popular sterling flatware patterns?
| Francis 1 By Reed and barton | Grande Baroque by Wallace |
|---|---|
| Chantilly by Gorham Pattern List | Strasbourg by Gorham |
| King Richard by Towle Sterling | French Renaissance Sterling |
| Tara Sterling Reed and Barton | Repousse by Kirk |
| Sir Christopher by Wallace | Prelude by International |