Wood inside, glow outside
The furniture of the sacristy brings together materials with different functions.
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The municipal news about the restoration of 2014 describes two arches and two counters with brown structure, jacaranda coating and cut brass decoration. The municipality identifies Agostinho Marques, notchmaker of Braga, as the author of this work of the early 18th century. The contrast between wood and metal is a clue to look at these furniture more closely.
In 2014, the restoration separated materials and tasks: the brass elements were removed for treatment, while the wood received intervention against insects and structural corrections. After cleaning and protecting, the metallic decoration returned to the furniture. The visible brightness results from a set of care, not just adding gold. It is the report of a professional intervention, not a proposal for home treatment.
Source and context
Municipality — Restoration of tokers and furniture, 14/11/2014
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