Contemporary artists have embraced the ancient methods of chasing and repousse to create a modern language filled with wit, drama and power. Silver sage book covers was created by charlene raddon for authors of historical romance novels. An antique repousse silver covered personal data book cover cherubs floral. Armenian bible with silver repousse cover fontaines.
A repousse silver gilt book cover containing a book of common. Repousse is done in metals ranging from thin soft copper sheet that can be worked with wooden hand tools up to heavy steel plate worked hot with power tools and machines. Our friends at bookbub carried out an ab test in which they sent group a a book description with a testimonial and group b a version without a testimonial. Chasing, repousse and sawpiercing paperback or softback by harrison, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Repousse a blog about collecting, using and treasuring. Hallmarked sterling silver mr tod fox in hunting jacket with walking stick. I found it somewhat lacking in the stepbystep directions for the actual hammering portion and i feel it could use some more tool discussion, but in general, the discussion about what you need to get started and what you can do with chasing and repousse is fantastic.
Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and your heart. Both front and back cover are signed, informing us that they were made in kayseri in 1691 by astuatsatur shahamir. See the most luxurious medieval manuscripts in existence. If you want a competent manual on repousse and chasing, this book fits the bill. Hebrew prayer book with silver cover brooklyn museum. Not as good as some of his later novels, but still a really enjoyable jaunt. Oct 17, 2011 unbelievable chased and repousse silver and leather new testament, c. Antique sterling silver match box cover ornate repousse. Chasing and repousse are two of the most magnificent techniques in metalsmithing. Repousse decoration consists of beaded border framing each side. A treasure binding or jewelled bookbinding is a luxurious book cover using metalwork in gold or silver, jewels or ivory. Eastern repousse front cover of a one of a kind, long stitch book. A repousse silver gilt book cover containing a book of common prayer.
Repousse is used to create gold and silver jewelry, plate armour, decorative architectural panels or can be pieced together to produce sculpture in the round such as the. Although this book will not teach you to use a hydraulic press, if you are experienced with that tool, you will be able to use information provided here on how to use the press to replicate and enhance traditional chasing and repousse. These jeweled, enameled, and giltsilver repousse covers for a gospel are examples of the work produced in the late seventeenthcentury silversmith workshop of kayseri. This book is a pretty great way to get beginning instructions into repousse technique. Repousse by kirk stieff new sterling silver flatware. Hammered, repousse, worked back and front from silver sheet with elaborate and carefully detailed chasing. Courtesy the morgan library and museum there are treasures to be found inside many medieval manuscripts, from pointing hands to menageries of. An ottoman repousse silver book cover for a printed. Repousse antique us sterling silver flatware sets for sale. Get the best deals on repousse antique uk silver when you shop the largest online selection at. I found it somewhat lacking in the stepbystep directions for the actual hammering portion and i feel it could use some more tool discussion, but in general, the discussion about what you need to get started and what you can do with chasing and repousse is. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 05, 2008 davide bigazzi is a silversmith from florence, italy renowned for his mastery of chasing and repousse. Repousse is a technique used mostly by jewelers and silversmiths, primarily making jewelry and silverware.
Your books, be it old, new, for class, or for you, are unfortunately fragile and easy to damage. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. American sterling silver ornate book or journal cover with. Clear polypropylene book covers specialty packaging. Silver tone repousse match box cover with map of belgium on reverse. Front cover armenian trans i bought this gospel with my personal earnings to pray and thank our savior jesus christ, by father mesrob ashjian, armenian catholicosate, antilias, lebanon, ca. The most common sterling silver repousse material is metal. Repousse in sterling by kirk stieff list of in stock items. See more ideas about art, copper art and metal embossing. John at right and busts of the four evangelists in each corner the new york public library digital collections.
Over the centuries, and in many diverse cultures, skillful masters have created brilliant masterpieces in gold, silver. See the most luxurious medieval manuscripts in existence atlas. Ornate book or journal cover sterling silver dominick and haff 1900. Ornate book or journal cover sterling silver dominick and haff. Kirk stieff repousse sterling, 1828 at replacements, ltd. John at right and busts of the four evangelists in each corner new york public library digital collections. An ottoman repousse silver book cover for a printed copy of the gospels in greek greece, kallarites, epirus, late 18thearly 19th century the front cover depicting christ on the cross with the virgin and mary magdalene, the symbols of the four evangelists in the corners, the back cover depicting the resurrection, the spine with undulating floral motifs, with clasp, the text dated venice 1814. Both repousse and chasing can be worked on all the conventional jewelry metals with ease, of course suggesting the more malleable metals as the best candidates. Copper sheet, handmade and photo papers, japanese stick inks, gouache part of the series, metal techniques for bronze age masters, eastern chasing and repousse features four different projects. The first comprehensive book exclusively showcasing these astonishing works, magnificent tiffany silver reveals the breadth and depth of tiffanys remarkable triumphs in the field of american silver design and production. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal. This post carries on from part 1 where we learned about the repousse silver working technique.
She does a good job of anticipating the questions that would logically arise and answers them clearly and concisely. Chasing and repousse by valentin yotkov, bulgarian. Tea pots and tea services, coffee pots, vases, metal plates and decorative chargers, pendants, buckles, bangles, and other decorative objects have for centuries been made using the repousse technique. Here is a quick tutorial showing the steps i use when creating my small vintage book covers. Typically the relief design is achieved by pressing through the back of the item, but the repousse sterling flatware pattern is flat on the reverse side. Armenian bible has a repousse silver cover with jesus on the cross, above a skull and cross bones. Testimonials are incredibly persuasive in transforming potential readers into readers. Sterling silver flatware, silverware by kirk stieff pronounced.
The most common kirk repousse silver material is metal. Silver tone repousse match box cover with map of belgium on reverse beeskneescraft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The front cover of the newly digitised geese book pigskin binding with brass. An ottoman repousse silver book cover for a printed copy of the gospels in greek greece, kallarites, epirus, late 18thearly 19th century the front cover depicting christ on the cross with the virgin and mary magdalene, the symbols of the four evangelists in the corners, the back cover depicting the resurrection, the spine with undulating. There are also categories for nonromantic western, medievalregencyetc. Three silvergilt repousse boxes and covers liaosong dynasty or later one of hexafoil form, the domed cover chased with four parrots in flight against a ground of foliate scroll above a keyfret border and a band of similar scroll interspersed with birds in flight, with a wide band of palmette scroll at the rim of the cover and box, and further foliate. Catalogue description silver book cover with clasp containing hebrew prayer book. Clear slipon book covers are an easy and effective way to preserve your books and display them clearly. Cover for prayer book attributed to giulio ruberti. Sterling silver book cover, one pierced repousse panel ornamented with flowers, cherubs, scrolls and birds. Get the best deal for repousse antique us sterling silver flatware sets from the largest online selection at. Silver filigree book bindings during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, silver bookbindings were made to cover the personal copies of small bibles, songbooks and prayerbooks belonging to the upper classes. Sterling silver denmark match book holder windmill ornate hallmarked vintage old.
Old book covers antique books, book binding, antiques. Since the early 1800s kirk stieff has been a venerable sterling silverware manufacturer. Repousse, method of decorating metals in which parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside of the article by means of hammers and punches. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. In this post, well learn how the repousse technique inspired 19th century american silver manufacturers to create entirely new and distinctive silver tableware patterns. Stieff repousse us sterling silver antiques for sale ebay. Silver book cover, lined with black velvet containing a book of psalms dutch,circa image and text courtesy mfa boston. Antique silver flask cover whiskey or perfume raised repousse english hall marks. Repousse or repoussage refer to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Valentin yotkov seeks to revive the ancient techniques of chasing and repousse on jewelry and hollowware made in silver, copper and gold. High karat gold, fine silver and copper respond very well, while pale brass, nickel silver and steel require greater effort. The name repousse is derived from the french pousser, to push forward. Explore this world while you learn techniques, history and troubleshooting through vivid color photographs, clear explanations and detailed stepbystep photographs of the processes involved.
How to build the back of a book cover with template reedsy. Get the best deals on stieff repousse us sterling silver antiques when you shop the largest online selection at. Repousse by kirk sterling 4pc consists of knife, fork, salad fork, teaspoon. These jeweled, enameled, and giltsilver repousse covers for a gospel are examples of the work produced in the late seventeenthcentury silversmith workshop. Repousse handmade copper books embossed journals diaries gifts from. Repousse definition of repousse by the free dictionary. English silver pad footed salts london robert hennell 1858 repousse flowers. The romance of repousse silver the ancient art of working with metal still captivates today, especially in the intricate floral designs as seen in silver flatware and other specialty pieces for the table and vanity. As someone entirely new to repousse, i found this book to be well worth the money. Spectacle case repousse design sterling silver william harrison walter 1907.