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Sacral restoration

Argentum carries out sacral restoration and work for institutions — churches, museums and municipalities. A century of experience in precious-metal work lets us restore the shine of valuable objects.

Restoration and conservation of sacred objects

We carry out restoration and conservation of sacred and institutional objects: chalices, monstrances, reliquaries, patens, crowns and church furnishings. We restore the shine of items of exceptional material and spiritual value, respecting their history and original technique.

Scope of work

Cleaning and removing build-up, filling losses, repairing mountings, re-gilding and silvering, reconstructing details and conserving stones and enamel. Every project is preceded by a condition assessment and an agreed scope.

A conservation approach

We work with respect for the original: we choose techniques and materials appropriate to the era, document the state before and after, and limit interventions to what is necessary. A century of goldsmithing lets us recreate detail in line with the original craft.

For parishes, museums and local authorities

We work with parishes, dioceses, museums and local authorities. Projects are carried out in agreement with the object's custodian and, where needed, a heritage conservator. See the step-by-step process in restoration of sacred objects.

How to commission a restoration

Send photos and a description of the object and the expected scope — we will prepare an assessment and a quote. On-site inspection is possible for larger projects.

Frequently asked questions

What objects do you restore?

Chalices, monstrances, reliquaries, patens, crowns and church furnishings, as well as institutional objects.

Do you work according to conservation principles?

Yes — we choose techniques and materials appropriate to the era, document the state and limit interventions to what is necessary.

Do you renew gilding and silvering?

Yes — we re-gild and re-silver and reconstruct details in our electroplating department.

Who do you work with on projects?

With parishes, dioceses, museums and local authorities, and where needed a heritage conservator.

How is a restoration priced?

After a condition assessment and an agreed scope; on-site inspection is possible for larger projects.

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