Meltdown

Meltdown. In 1537, the Bernese melted down two precious pieces from the Cathedral of Lausanne: a 64-kilogram silver retable and a 6.5-kilogram gilded silver st…

Location: Cathedral of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

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In 1537, the Bernese melted down two precious pieces from the Cathedral of Lausanne: a 64-kilogram silver retable and a 6.5-kilogram gilded silver statue of the Virgin, which were then sold or destroyed.

Source: Cathédrale de Lausanne

Meltdown — Lausanne, Canton of Zurich

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