flat chasing
metalwork
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Flat chasing is a metalworking technique used to create low-relief ornamentation on a surface. It involves hammering the metal from the front with small, blunt tools to define or refine the design without removing metal. This method is distinct from embossing or repoussé, where the metal is worked from the back to achieve higher relief. Flat chasing was particularly popular for decorating silver in Europe during the early 18th century and in the United States in the latter half of the same century.1
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