Eastern and Oriental Silver Melange
Eastern and Oriental Melange of silver comprising an Eastern galleried tray on four bun feet, an Egyptian bowl, hemisherical with flat bottom, chased with scrollwork, set of 7 pairs wooden chopsticks with silver elephant finials, probably from Thailand, a Middle Eastern dish with raised sides, engraved 'BNHS' inset with copper coin (17)., tray 15.75 in. x 11.02 in., bowl weight 95 grams, diameter 4.33 in., chopstick length 10.24 in., dish diameter 3.94 in.
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- Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
- Chasing - The method of decorating gold and silver objects using a punch and hammer so that the design appears in relief. Flat or surface chasing is done from the front giving the item definition, but not cutting into the metal.
Chasing is the opposite technique to repousse, but an object that has repousse work, may then have chasing applied to create a finished piece. - Finial - An architectural decoration, found on the upper parts of of an object. On furniture they are usually found on pediments, canopies and shelf supports. On smaller ceramic or silver items, such as spoons, they may decorate the top of the item itself, or the lid or cover where they provide a useful handle for removal.
Finials have a variety of shapes and forms. They may be urn-shaped, baluster shaped round or spiral, but usually taper into an upper point. Many real life shapes may also be used as finials, such as pineapples, berries, pinecones, buds, lotus and acorns. Sometimes animals such as a lion are depicted, or fish and dolphins.
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