Repousse Collection (#2)

Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver)
3434817 Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver) by Swiss School, (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD; cover possibly Hungarian)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt)
lobed, spiral, seashell, metal, whale, biblical, cup, ornate, baroque, sea monster, silverware, fish, stem, chased, metalwork, asymmetrical, curved, repousse, old testament, sea-monster, goblet

A wall clock by Margaret Gilmour (1860-1942), decorated in repousse with Celtic entrelac
991040 A wall clock by Margaret Gilmour (1860-1942), decorated in repousse with Celtic entrelac designs, (tin, turquoise) by Gilmour, Margaret (fl)

Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving)
1623992 Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany)

Mirror with Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) and Duke Father of the East (Dongwanggong
425415 Mirror with Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu) and Duke Father of the East (Dongwanggong), 25-220 (iron with gold sheet & traces of silk) by Chinese School

Bowl with courtly scenes, late 19th century (silver)
LIT372493 Bowl with courtly scenes, late 19th century (silver) by Burmese School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Burmese, out of copyright

Table box, by WMF, late 19th - early 20th century (silver-plated metal)
1547207 Table box, by WMF, late 19th - early 20th century (silver-plated metal) by German School; 20x21x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two breast rosettes, Nagyszeben, c. 1675-1700 (silver-gilt, enamel & precious stones)
3434822 Two breast rosettes, Nagyszeben, c.1675-1700 (silver-gilt, enamel & precious stones) by Hungarian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Top, mark of Petrus Kersten)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt
3434805 Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt) (detail of 3434804) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark NK)

Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469711)
CH469712 Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469711) by Rohde, Johann II (fl.c.1680); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469712)
CH469711 Tankard, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469712) by Rohde, Johann II (fl.c.1680); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Silver Gilt Binding, Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
986210 Silver Gilt Binding, Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ, with the Holy Mother of God and Holy Mary on Either Side, 1669 (silver gilt repousse binding, red leather)

Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381)
996381 Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381) by Mawji, Oomersi (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a teapot, a milk jug)

Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c
5889291 Plate with a hunting scene from the tale of Bahram Gur and Azadeh, c.5th century (silver & mercury gilding) by Sasanian School; 4.1x20.1x20.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bracteate pendant, from Faversham, Kent, Anglo-Saxon (gold)
AMQ118635 Bracteate pendant, from Faversham, Kent, Anglo-Saxon (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Tankard, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434815 Tankard, c.1600 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD)

Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434808 Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tankard, the body repousse and chased with Jacob wrestling with the angel
CH469899 Tankard, the body repousse and chased with Jacob wrestling with the angel, and Abraham and Sarah giving hospitality to the Trinity, Danzig, c.1690 (parcel gilt silver) by Rohde

Tankard, Danzig, c. 1700 (parcel gilt silver)
CH469898 Tankard, Danzig, c.1700 (parcel gilt silver) by Holl, Hieronymus II (fl.c.1700); height: 23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1670 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469708 and 469710)
CH469710 Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c.1670 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469708 and 469710) by Probst, Hennick (fl.c.1670) (attr)

Tankard, the sides repousse and chased with scenes from the life of Joseph, Danzig, c
CH469705 Tankard, the sides repousse and chased with scenes from the life of Joseph, Danzig, c.1690 (parcel gilt silver) by Polish School

Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving)
3640410 Vase en argent repousse, orne de pierres precieuses, execute par M Froment-Meurice (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vase en argent repousse)

Vessel terminating in the forepart of a fantastic leonine creature, c
3526120 Vessel terminating in the forepart of a fantastic leonine creature, c.5th century BC (gold) by Achaemenid, (5th century BC); 17 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Wulfing plate, Missouri, 1200-1400 (copper)
DBP422919 Wulfing plate, Missouri, 1200-1400 (copper) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); height: 21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Villovan cinerary urn in the shape of a hut (bronze)
ANC371413 Villovan cinerary urn in the shape of a hut (bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; eMike Andrews; out of copyright

Wulfing plate, 1200-1400 (copper)
DBP422918 Wulfing plate, 1200-1400 (copper) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); height: 30 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Repousse mask of Shiva Ardhanarishvara, c. 11th century (copper)
1201837 Repousse mask of Shiva Ardhanarishvara, c.11th century (copper) by Nepalese School; height: 36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Repousse mask of Shiva, c. 11th century (copper)
1201835 Repousse mask of Shiva, c.11th century (copper) by Nepalese School; height: 31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The face with pursed lips, aquiline nose)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Beaker, silver, engraved with strap-work, scroll foliage, etc, German
6011299 Victoria And Albert Museum: Beaker, silver, engraved with strap-work, scroll foliage, etc, German, about 1550-60; Beaker, silver, with Scrolls in repousse work, German

Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381)
996380 Repousse four-piece tea set, late 19th century (silver) (see also 996381) by Mawji, Oomersi (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comprising a teapot, a milk jug)

Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver)
3434813 Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); tallest height: 31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Left)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt
3434809 Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt) (detail of 3434804) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark NK)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt
3434806 Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt) (detail of 3434804) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark NK)

A Victorian silver replica of the Portland Vase, 1844 (silver)
2638371 A Victorian silver replica of the Portland Vase, 1844 (silver) by English School, (19th century); height: 25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark of John Samuel Hunt, London, 1844)

Ayutthayan objects (gold)
LIT389761 Ayutthayan objects (gold) by Siamese School; (add.info.: Ayutthaya was a Siamese kingdom that existed from 1351 to 1767; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Coins from the Mon Kingdom of Dvaravati, 8th-9th century (metal)
LIT389124 Coins from the Mon Kingdom of Dvaravati, 8th-9th century (metal) by Thai School; (add.info.: the Dvaravati Mon Kingdom lasted from the 6th-11th century; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai

Roman votive helmet, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, engraved by C. E
LLM438542 Roman votive helmet, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier, engraved by C. E

Antependium depicting Christ with the donors at his feet between the Archangels Gabriel
XIR158267 Antependium depicting Christ with the donors at his feet between the Archangels Gabriel, Raphael and Michael and St

Agate casket (gold, silver & precious stones)
XJL186922 Agate casket (gold, silver & precious stones) by Spanish School, (10th century); Archivo de la Catedral de Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Two lion sequences which were sewn onto ceremonial robes, from Hamadan, c
BOO180364 Two lion sequences which were sewn onto ceremonial robes, from Hamadan, c.5th-4th century BC (gold) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); 2.1x3.7 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian

Figure of an elephant, with enamel trappings and coral and turquoise cabochons
PAR66997 Figure of an elephant, with enamel trappings and coral and turquoise cabochons, saddle cloth decorated with Buddhist emblems, Chien Lung Period, c.1780 (gilt bronze, enamel)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Plaque in brass repousse work, with Floriated Ornaments, 17th century (engraving)
6011252 Victoria And Albert Museum: Plaque in brass repousse work, with Floriated Ornaments, 17th century (engraving) by English School

Shallow bowl, 4th-5th century (silver & gilt)
5907011 Shallow bowl, 4th-5th century (silver & gilt) by Sasanian School; 4.3A--19.2 cm; (add.info.: Greek culture was introduced to Central Asia following the conquests of Alexander the Great around)

Gold pair-cased cylinder watch with quarter repeat by George Graham
1217831 Gold pair-cased cylinder watch with quarter repeat by George Graham, 1744 (gold) (see also 1217830) by Graham, George (1673-1751), Moser, George Michael (1706-83) & Ward

Objects of Interest at the Ryde Art Treasures Exhibition (engraving)
1623809 Objects of Interest at the Ryde Art Treasures Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Repousse: From Ancient Relics to Modern Masterpieces" Step into a world where metal comes alive, intricately shaped and molded by skilled hands. Repousse, an age-old technique that has captivated artists for centuries, showcases its mesmerizing beauty in various forms across time and cultures. Intriguingly crafted objects like The Magdalen Cup from 1573-74, adorned with silver gilt, transport us back to a bygone era. Its delicate details tell stories of opulence and devotion. Similarly, the Bowl from Nagyszentmiklos in Romania dates back to the 8th-9th century and boasts gold repousse work that speaks volumes about ancient craftsmanship. Celtic Relics offer glimpses into personal adornments made of precious gold and bronze. These intricate pieces were not only symbols of status but also reflections of artistic prowess passed down through generations. Traveling further eastward brings us to Tripoli, Libya's Cylindrical Torah scroll case from 1935—a testament to how repousse transcends borders and cultures. This silversmithed masterpiece preserves Jewish heritage while showcasing the versatility of this art form. The post-Sasanian silver dish featuring a repousse gold pheasant takes us on an enchanting journey through time—back to the 8th century AD when such exquisite creations graced royal tables with their brilliance. Moving closer to home is The Proctor Basin and Ewer from 1592-93—an exceptional example of silver-gilt repousse work that epitomizes elegance during the Renaissance period. Delving deeper into history reveals treasures like Stupa Reliquary dating back to the enigmatic 9th/10th century—an unknown creator skillfully shaping metal into sacred vessels for spiritual relics. Beaker artifacts spanning centuries showcase low relief repousse & incised gold techniques—a true testament to human creativity and ingenuity.