Academic thesis

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Abstract: The splendid coffer of Kassel consists of a wooden body which is sumptuously decorated with gold
leaf gilding, gilded silver foil and decoration elements made of amber, plastic Limoges enamel and
enchased semiprecious stones. Furthermore some decor elements are coldly black painted.
Within the scope of this thesis the splendid coffer was explored with regard to its complex material
combination, the original mounting techniques and its state of preservation. A concept for further
conservation steps was developed with special consideration of the cold painting. The central
problems to be considered during the development of this concept and its realisation were handling
the amber coatings, stabilisation of enamel and preservation of the cold painting.

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  • academic institution: FH Erfurt
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • date:  2004

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