Restoration Services – Paolo Ponzi

Restoration of Artistic and Historical Assets

The art of restoration has always been an integral part of the philosophy of Paolo Ponzi Jewelry. Thanks to a deep knowledge of precious materials and well-established expertise, our workshop—recognized by the Superintendency for Artistic and Historical Heritage—has been entrusted with the restoration of important works, returning them to their original splendor.

Each intervention is carried out with the utmost artisanal care and innovative techniques, in full respect of the history and authenticity of each piece, with the aim of restoring life and value to artistic and sacred objects while preserving them for future generations.

From the restoration of antique chalices and ciboria to the cleaning of croziers, thuribles, and tabernacles, as well as the care of liturgical books and silver artifacts, we employ non-invasive methods and certified materials to ensure conservation, beauty, and long-lasting durability.

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Frame Cleaning

Careful removal of oxidation and impurities using manual, non-invasive methods, restoring the original brilliance of the precious metal without damaging the artifact.

Tabernacle Gilding

Restoration of oxidized surfaces through gilding and silver plating, while safeguarding original inscriptions and decorative elements.

Candelabra Restoration

Restoration of liturgical candelabra bases with professional cleaning and polishing treatments, to recover brilliance and preserve original decorative details.

Crozier Restoration and Adjustment

Cleaning, realignment of decorative motifs, replacement of screws, and dimensional adjustment, followed by final polishing and chrome plating.

Chalice Repair

Polishing, gilding, and thick silver plating, with structural repairs and reassembly. Restoration work carried out on 18th- and 19th-century chalices.

Polishing of Liturgical Artifacts

Polishing of a gilded liturgical chalice, performed using non-invasive techniques to restore brilliance and value without altering the authenticity of the piece.

Restoration of Silver Thuribles

A liturgical thurible restored and polished in the Paolo Ponzi workshop. The silver regains its shine while preserving the historical authenticity and sacred value of the artifact.

Finishing of Antique Tabernacles

Restoration of a liturgical tabernacle with artisanal finishing and hand polishing, bringing original details back to light and preserving its historical value.

Degreasing of Ciboria and Sacred Reliquaries

Restoration of a gilded cross: a finishing intervention that enhances sacred symbols and restores brilliance to liturgical objects.

Welding of Antique Liturgical Chalices

Welding work on a sacred chalice: an artisanal restoration that reconstructs damaged parts, ensuring structural integrity and long-term preservation of the artifact.

Enhancement of Sacred Engravings

A restored chalice with Eucharistic symbols: careful polishing that highlights engravings and reflections, returning the artifact to its original splendor.

Cutting and Finishing in Sacred Restoration

Manual work with a jeweler’s saw: artisanal precision that ensures excellence in finishing while respecting the authenticity of the liturgical artifact.