(Pronounced: reh-pooh-ZAY). Typically the relief design is achieved by pressing through the back of the item, but the Repousse sterling flatware pattern is flat on the reverse side. Repousse was first manufactured in 1828.
HH stands for "Hollow Handle", which means that the item has been made with a hollow sterling silver handle, and a stainless steel utensil has been inserted into it. Generally, the dinner knife handle is used for serving pieces, and a smaller version is used for the Butter Knife and Butter Spreader.