An Irish silver dish ring, John Smith, Dublin, 1906, (2), with…
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An Irish silver dish ring, John Smith, Dublin, 1906, (2), with a waisted circular body, pierced and embossed with hounds, deer and pheasants in foliage, centred by a vacant cartouche, retail mark 'Weir & Sons', within a fitted box, (2), 357 gms, dish ring 20.5 cm diameter

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
  • 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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