Ciseleur

/ˌsɪzəˈlɜː/ noun

Definition

A skilled craftsperson who creates detailed carved or chiseled decorative work; an engraver or chaser.

Etymology

From French 'ciseleur,' someone who does 'ciselage' (chiseling work). The root traces to Latin 'caelum' (chisel) and the verb 'ciseler' (to chisel).

Kelly Says

A ciseleur was a master craftsperson—someone whose years of training produced objects beautiful enough to be treasured for centuries—and French gave them this distinctive title because French luxury goods dominated European markets.

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