Three Chinese export silver items, early 20th century comprising a bell or rattle with character hallmark, a small scoop marked Tehling sterling missing handle, a single epergne trumpet vase, embossed with dragon and floral decorations total weight 123g length 6.69 in., and smaller
- 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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