Chinese Silver Serving Basket with Shrimp and Florals

An early 20th century Chinese silver serving basket/dish, the…
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An early 20th century Chinese silver serving basket/dish, the shaped oval body with pierced, embossed and engraved panels of shrimp, fruit and florals on a fine hammered ground highlighted with engraved florals and calligraphy, undecorated central mildly domed section, the swing handle of double fine bamboo branch form knotted at the top, raised on four tapered scrolling legs. Embossed marks to base for Sing Fat, Canton, early 20th century 27 x 21 x 17.5 cm

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  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
  • Hammered - A hammered finish on metal wares is achieved by striking the surface of the metal with a hammer to create a series of small, uniform indentations. The indentations can be made in a variety of patterns and depths. The resulting surface texture can vary from a subtle, almost imperceptible texture to a highly textured surface with a strong, pronounced pattern.

    The hammered finish adds texture and visual interest to metal objects such as bowls, vases, and other decorative items. It can also be used to add grip or reduce glare on tools, weapons, and other functional metal objects.

    A hammered finish can be applied to a range of metals, including copper, brass, silver, and gold.

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