Garnet and Pearl Gold Tusk Brooch by Whitmore
A George E Whitmore N.Z. colonial 9ct. yellow gold double small tusk brooch, highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, the central band with applied scroll work highlighted with garnets and seed pearls, fine engraved bands to the tapered ends. embossed maker's initials for George E. Whitmore, Otahuhu.
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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.
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