Brass Key to the Bastille

Second to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia as a symbol of freedom, the Key to the Bastille was presented to George Washington by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1790 with the following poignant words..."Give me leave, my dear General, to present you with the main key to the Bastille...the fortress of despotism. It is a tribute which I owe as a son to my adoptive father, as an aid de camp to my general, as a missionary of liberty to its patriarch." The original Bastille key is made of iron and hangs in a glass case in the central hall of Mount Vernon, George Washington's plantation on the Potomac River. As an executive gift, paperweight or decorative accessory, the Key to the Bastille is an historic piece hand cast in solid brass as a remembrance of those ideals that have made our country great.

Measures 7" x 3.5". Weighs 1.50 lbs. Exclusively from Jefferson Brass. Volume discounts start at quantity 10. Please call our office at 703-821-8222 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EST for individual quotes.

At Jefferson Brass, we are as committed to our customers as we are to our craft. Since 1979, our family-owned company has created designs to be treasured in daily use and passed down for generations.

We offer free shipping on orders over $150 and safe, secure UPS delivery. Most pieces ship within 1–2 business days, and tracking details are provided for your convenience.

If for any reason you are unsatisfied, we gladly accept returns of non-engraved items within 30 days of purchase. Our team will assist you with a Return Authorization Code and ensure your exchange or refund is handled with care.

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Every Jefferson Brass design is hand-cast in solid brass using time-honored methods—made to bring beauty to your home today and for years to come.