Victorian Silver Purses: The History, Craftsmanship, and Lasting Appeal of a Timeless Accessory

involved in creating them.

Silversmiths could spend many hours shaping metal, forming patterns, polishing surfaces, and adding decorative elements.

Common techniques included hand engraving, repoussé, chasing, pierced filigree work, embossing, scrollwork, and ornamental borders.

Repoussé allowed craftspeople to create raised designs in the metal, while continue reading …