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Period Of Decorative Work:
Decorative Processes. There are also various techniques of Decoration either peculiar to goldsmiths' work or commonly associated with it. On elaborate goldsmiths' work several techniques may be employed.
The chief decorative technique is repousse (embossed) work, in which ornamental motifs are raised on a metal surface with a hammer and punchers from the back. Repousse is usually found on hammered objects since it requires a fairly thin Wall of metal.The pinnacle of the metal arts in France occurred simultaneously with her high period of decorative work. The production of the gilded bronze furniture ornaments, clocks, andirons, and other objects in ormolu reached near perfection in design and finish under the great ciseleurs, Gouthiere and Cafrieri, during the middle of the 18th century and, with the exception of the work of Odiot and Thomire, began to decline in quality and design in the early years of the 19th century.
During the Italian and Spanish Renaissance, less importance was given to the decorative effect of hinges and locks, but many of the greatest sculptors contributed their efforts in the design of bronze door handles and knockers, andirons, lanterns, gates, and Lighting fixtures; and the Plateresco period of art was named in honor of the Spanish silversmiths whose work so influenced craftsmen in other materials.
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