Royal Memories of Saint-Cloud

Published on 26 November 2020, by Caroline Legrand

Auction on 04 December 2020 - 14:30 (CET) - 224, rue Paradis - 13006 Marseille

This padlock is moving evidence of a highly prominent royal residence, unfortunately now destroyed. A small object with a big story.

Late 17th-early 18th century, riveted wrought iron padlock, inlaid with brass and... Royal Memories of Saint-Cloud

Late 17^th-early 18^th century, riveted wrought iron padlock, inlaid with brass and blued-steel nails, presented with its key featuring the Orleans coat of arms, 25 x 18.5 cm (approx. 9.8 x 7.3 in).
Estimate: €15,000/20,000

If ever the partisans calling for the reconstruction of the Château de Saint-Cloud (destroyed during the Franco-Prussian war of 1870) carried the day, work could begin on the strength of the padlock belonging to its main gate! For its studded decoration leaves no doubt as to its origin: this is a precious reminder of the glory days of this royal residence, the scene of many tales and twists until its tragic destruction during the siege of Paris in 1870, when it was used as the headquarters of the…

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