A long decorative antique gilt metal curtain pelmet with wooden back, ornate embossed classical decoration of leaves, flowers, pomegranates and lover's knots, in the French manner, length 2200, width 8.66 in.
- 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.
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