Restoration project in Portugal

The restoration process

In the spring of 2024 we were invited down to Vinte Quinta da Boavista in the north of Portugal by former clients to restore this historic oak wagon, dated to be between 300-400 years old. This wagon has seen the evolution of humanity from working in the fields with oxen to now using industrial machinery. The key to restoration is knowing when to stop and what’s appropriate. In this case we wanted to keep its structural integrity for its future use but not change it aesthetics.

Front view of oak wagon restoration in north Portugal

Close up of front view of the oak wagon after being restored

The side view of the oak wagons top restored

Our sleepy mascot helping us restore the oak wagon in Portugal

The axel and one wheel off the oak wagon with the oak wagon in the background

this image shows the structure of the oak wheel and the engineering that's gone into making it 300 years ago

A close up of the axels joint that is hidden by the wheel showing the age and wear and tear the wagon has been through

Close up of the one wheel being restored

zoomed out image of the area of restoration

the wheel flipped and restoring the other side of the oak wheel

close up of the flipped wheel restoration

Restoration of the oak wheel axel with a newly spliced oak joint

a front view of the newly spliced joint on the restoration project of the oak wagon

A close up of the restored axel on the oak wagon in northern Portugal

The finished oak wagon restored from the side view

The wagon in its natural surroundings on the hotels olive yard

The restored oak wagon in it new chapter of life

To see our previous work for our clients click here