{"product_id":"pile-en-ceramique-au-bichromate-charles-chardin-paris","title":"Chromate ceramic battery \"Charles Chardin Paris\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eOld porcelain container intended for a Grenet-type electrochemical cell used in electrotherapy devices, electrical systems, and electric lighters from the late 19th century. This technical piece, manufactured by Charles Chardin in Paris, still bears its original inscriptions detailing the chemical compositions of the electrolytic liquid, as well as instructions for use and transport. Its operation relied on an electrochemical reaction with potassium dichromate to power various low-power electrical devices. A scientific object that is both decorative and historical, particularly sought after in collections related to antique electricity and scientific curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e✦ Provenance: Charles Chardin - Paris\u003cbr data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003e✦ Estimated Period: Circa 1890-1910\u003cbr data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e✦ Dimensions: approx. 5.5 x 5.5 x 10 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e✦ Material: Enamelled porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e✦ Condition: Good overall condition with slight signs of age, inscriptions well preserved\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eA beautiful scientific laboratory object illustrating the beginnings of portable electrochemical cells and domestic applications of electricity during the Belle Époque.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brocante Jolbro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53873184244045,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/1049\/5053\/files\/20260510_113843.jpg?v=1778419840","url":"https:\/\/brocantejolbro.com\/en\/products\/pile-en-ceramique-au-bichromate-charles-chardin-paris","provider":"Brocante Jolbro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}