Compas Watchmakers Depthing Tool with Fitted Case
A large brass and steel watchmakers depthing tool by Compas, French, late 20th century, with original leather bound and velvet lined fitted case, embossed to lid of case 'Compas 19 C/6', 3.74 in. high
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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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