Glossary · Techniques
Repoussé
Repoussé raises a design in relief by hammering metal from behind — the sculptor's touch in silver and gold.
What is a repoussé?
Repoussé shapes a design in relief by working the metal from the reverse; the detail is then sharpened from the front by chasing.
History & why it matters
Used for centuries on antique silver and gold — caskets, frames, brooches — it gives bold, sculptural ornament.
What affects value
Quality of the modelling, condition and maker drive value, especially on fine antique silver. Browse the collection.
Repoussés & Antique Jewellery
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FAQs
Repoussé is a technique that raises a design in relief by hammering metal from the reverse, refined from the front by chasing.
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