CLEARING THE CHATEAU ATTIC - I CAN'T BELIEVE THE MARQUIS LEFT ALL THESE THINGS!

We tackle centuries worth of storage when we clear the chateau attic, finding surprising treasures along the way...

The Chateau Diaries Episode 285 ✨🏰✨

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[loredelore]

The wooden clappers are part of a pair of long boot stretchers. They are the middle part of the boot shaper /stretcher. The other two parts would have been wooden and shaped like the low leg and calf and the clappers would make up the inner third of the boot tree. It would have been pushed down between the inner and outer parts to fill the shape of the boot and keep it shaped according to the amount of stretching required. They would have been inserted into long leather riding boots so to keep a nice shape and the leather would last longer and not shrink and collapse without them. I have a pair and they are amazing but one does not see them any more.

[wsking]

The foot warmer went into a carriage and then into the family church pew to keep tootsies warm during the long services.

[truthfinder]

It's so rewarding to make a dent in a project like that. Michael Potts has the most gentle way about him. He's a good guy.

[papagaaiable]

These iron foot warmers were used in churches, to keep your feet warm on cold stone floors during long sermons. In German they are called Stöfchen, 'little stove' in English.

[dianemiller]

Michael’s love of the château is apparent in this video. The more I see of him, the more I realize what a kind, interesting, imaginative human being he is. LaLande is being brought back to life by such a wonderful ensemble of characters.

[akkat]

The mirror tiles could be used in that old sideboard to make a beautiful bar for your billiards room.

[mezion]

11:50 Michael's expression at the prospect of having to throw me those mirrored tiles is priceless I halfway expected his lips to start to trimble.

[deemarie]

We converted a vintage television into an aquarium. It is a one of a kind...just a suggestion for your TV.

[deborahhanson]

Phillip, it's a riding crop. The rider gently touches the rear hind of the horse to tell him here we go forward Mr. Horse.

[tropicalmom]

Well here I was thinking I needed a bigger house to help with clutter, but clearly it's not the size of the house that matters. Well done clearing out.

[heidijay]

I’m currently decluttering my parents house, I was at the point where I just wanted to run away screaming, thanks for the inspiration to keep going.

[Monica-fdig]

It’s always nice to see Hugh Grant at the chateau 😝👍🏽💜🥰

[bredaswitzer]

Awww i didn't want that to end, im so glad that you and Philip can finally travel to South Africa to see your mum Isabel and percy, 🥰🐝🐝🌻

[anitasujiivana]

The moment when Michael Potts wants to keep something and Stephanie insists he can’t! 😲😲😲 Priceless.

[MissDLinx]

The ivory handle "whip" is actually a carriage crop. Probably for an open or summer carriage where the driver sits on a front bench seat since it's not quite long enough for an elevated driver's seat. Any equine implement with the flat leater loop is a crop, no loop = some form of whip.

[kathyschmidt]

Those wooden wedges you found are for boots. If you look at one of the episodes of Downton Abbey where they are shining shoes, you will see similar objects around the room. Probably a top portion that interlocks with a wooden foot. That way it could be interchangeable with different sized feet.

[beiderbecke]

Old, cold, and physically decomposing here in Michigan, but watching the three of you attack the attic made me feel young again, and I was right there with you. You managed to make a nasty task feel like a party. Thanks for the escape!

[wipqueen]

I really enjoy the episodes when Michael is home. The fact that he’s very good looking doesn’t hurt either 👍

[mynaturalperfume]

Michael, you can also just put stones beside the fire and then put them in the foot heater with a piece of wood underneath to protect your floor

[paranihiaanaru]

I would chuck that old tv too, no matter who its previous owner. It isn't like a painting or a print. But if you took the guts out of it, maybe there would be some usefulness