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Widow Lamego Ceramics Factory

Category: Civil Architecture > Factory

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Intendente

Location

Located at Largo do Intendente, nº 23 to 27, in Arroios, Lisbon.

Heritage

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1978.

History

, Founded between 1849 and 1865 by António da Costa Lamego.

, Name "Viúva Lamego" adopted after the founder's death.

, Initially a pottery workshop, maintaining the local tradition.

Building

, Romantic style with two floors and a facade decorated with tiles.

, Figurative tiles from the 19th century, work of Luís Ferreira, known as Ferreira das Tabuletas.

, Highlight for allegorical figures of Commerce and Industry at the entrance.

Current Use

, The building now serves for the exhibition and sale of tiles.

, Production was transferred to Abrunheira, Sintra.

Tile Production

, Since 1849, it has produced unique pieces with artisanal methods.

, Initially produced utilitarian articles in red clay and earthenware.

, Evolution towards the production of tiles in white clay.

Collaboration with Artists

, In the 1930s, began working with visual artists.

, Produces manual tiles, author's creations and new products for architecture.

Change of Location

, Production moved to Palma de Baixo in the 1930s.

, Transferred to Abrunheira, Sintra, in 1992.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fábrica_de_Cerâmica_da_Viúva_Lamego

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 38.721089865736204,-9.134952636354765
Coordinates DMS: 38°43'15.9"N 09°08'5.8"W

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