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Repousse Definition
Repousse refers to an ancient process of producing a design by hammering and pressing on a thin piece of metal from its reverse side. Usually, silver ornaments were made by resorting to this method. The term repousse refers to specific pattern of sterling silver made by Kirk-Stieff Company. The term also refers to hammering silver, brass or copper from the side below to make relief.
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