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GODET PILE or so-called CHARLEMAGNE PILE
Germany, late 18th – early 19th century
Bronze and brass
H.: 4; L.: 5.2 cm
The one-kilogram, or two-pound, circular stack consists of nine concentric brass weighing weights that fit one inside the other. Each weight is equal to the sum of all the weights it can hold.
It was from 1799 that one-kilogram bucket batteries appeared.
It is marked with different hallmarks including a galloping horse, a “B”, an “r”.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref. : 4462
Ref: F4ISDF1732
Condition | Very good |
Style | Other style (Objects of curiosity of Other style Style) |
Period | 18th century (Objects of curiosity 18th century) |
Country of origin | Germany |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
FCP CORIDON
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