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Other objects, 18-19th cs., Queluz Palace, SIntra

2018 Conservation and Restoration
Goldsmithery

Conservation and restoration of some objects of diverse origin on display at the Queluz National Palace (Sintra), notably:

  • Oil and vinegar sets (3), silver alloy (PNP484; PNP 1265; PNP 1266)
  • Toothpick holder, silver alloy, 18th/19th century ((MNAA 763)
  • Plate with feet, silver alloy, 18th c. (MNAA 313)
  • Candelabras (2), gilded copper alloy, copper alloy, iron alloy, 19th c. (PNQ 123; PNQ 124)
  • Centerpiece, gilded copper alloy, copper alloy, iron alloy and wood (PNA VT191)
  • Church lamp, silver, copper, iron, lead/tin alloys, 18th/19th cs. (PNQ684)

Acknowledgements Sintra Parks - Monte da Lua, SA ~ Queluz National Palace ~ Pena National Palace ~ Ajuda National Palace ~ National Museum of Ancient Art

Detail of a centerpiece before the restoration.
Detail of a centerpiece after the restoration.
Centerpiece (PNA VT191), before the intervention.
Centerpiece (PNA VT191), after the intervention.
Toothpick holder (MNAA 763), before the intervention.
Toothpick holder (MNAA 763), after the intervention.
Detail of the chandelier, before the restoration.
Detail of the chandelier, after the restoration.
Candelabras (PNQ 123; PNQ 124), before the intervention.
Candelabras (PNQ 123; PNQ 124), after the intervention.
Lamp (PNQ684), before intervention.
Lamp (PNQ684), after intervention.
Silver plate (MNAA 3131), before the intervention.
Silver plate (MNAA 3131), after the intervention.
Oil and vinegar set (PNP484), before the intervention.
Oil and vinegar set (PNP484), after the intervention.