1/ Replica of the Joyeuse, the sword for the coronation of the kings of France
Metal
20th or early 21th century
Royal Fortress of Chinon
Inv No. CH.2025.002.0003
The original sword from which this replica has been made formed part of the Regalia used for the coronation of the kings of France from the 12th century. It is kept in the Louvre museum and is said to be Charlemagne’s legendary sword.
2/ Reconstitution of a royal crown from the 12th century
Brass, glass and semi-precious stones (carnelian, green agate, jasper and azurite)
Steeve Mauclert (goldsmith)
France 21st century (2024)
Royal Fortress of Chinon
Inv No. CH.2025.002.0002
The goldsmith used the plate crown of Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, which can be seen in a stained-glass window in Poitiers Cathedral, as a model.