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Repousse

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Re`pous`se´    (re -p??`s?´)
a.1.Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal.
Repoussé work
ornamentation of metal in relief by pressing or hammering on the reverse side.
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Ultimately, the Victorian jewelry that became notable evolved as heavier and with more conservative designs, especially the two popular designs originated during the Victorian period, were known as Repousse and Cannatille.
Victorian Jewelry - the Best of Vintage Jewelry by Roberto Sedycias / Women's issues/gender studies community
The collection also utilizes repousse, a traditional hand-hammered metalwork technique.
Ca d'Zan Sunset jewelry collection by Sarasota Magazine
Many of his pieces show the repousse style: Albaka hammers a shape on the reverse side which creates a raised design on the front.
SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART MARKET ARTISTS 2008 by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
 
 
 
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