Antique Framed Print : The Flow of Gold from the USA and France. Bullion in Kegs. I
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The Flow of Gold from the USA and France. Bullion in Kegs. I
Photograph of gold ingots being tested in the metallurgical laboratory of the bank of France
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1931 Bank Bullion Flow Ingots Kegs Laboratory Metallurgical Tested
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 20.1cm (9.6" x 7.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the economic history of the United States and France, as gold bullion flows between the two nations. Dated December 7, 1931, the image shows gold ingots being meticulously tested in the Metallurgical Laboratory of the Banque de France. The gold, imported from the USA, is carefully inspected to ensure its purity and authenticity before being accepted and stored by the French central bank. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the gold standard era, when countries held vast reserves of gold to back their currencies. The image of gold in kegs being transported and tested underscores the importance of this precious metal as a global currency and a symbol of economic power. The year 1931 was a pivotal moment in monetary history, as the United States, the world's largest gold holder, went off the gold standard, leading to a wave of currency devaluations and economic instability. This photograph, taken just a few months before the US abandonment of the gold standard, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of international monetary relations. The Metallurgical Laboratory of the Banque de France played a crucial role in the testing and verification of gold imports, ensuring the integrity of France's gold reserves. The laboratory's expertise and rigorous testing procedures were essential in maintaining the confidence of the French people and the international community in the French currency. This photograph, with its historical significance and intriguing subject matter, is a fascinating window into the past, offering insights into the importance of gold in international economic relations and the role of central banks in maintaining monetary stability.
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