I was recently asked what is my favorite personal collection ...
SO
let's shed a little light on this matter of galvanized ...
(mr. savvy makes lighting from old buckets and the like)
79 AD
Record of zinc usage in construction began in 79 AD, which could be considered the origination of galvanizing. However, the first recorded history of galvanizing dates back to 1742 when a French chemist named P.J. Malouin, in a presentation to the French Royal Academy, described a method of coating iron with molten zinc.
1772
In 1772, Luigi Galvani, galvanizing’s namesake, discovered the electrochemical process that takes place between metals during an experiment with frog legs. And in 1801, Alessandro Volta furthered the research on galvanizing when he discovered the electropotential between two metals, creating a corrosion cell.
1829
In 1829, Michael Faraday discovered zinc’s sacrificial action during an experiment involving zinc, salt water, and nails. Shortly after, in 1837, French engineer Stanislaus Tranquille Modeste Sorel took out a patent for the early galvanizing process. By 1850, the British galvanizing industry was consuming 10,000 tons of zinc annually for the production of galvanized steel.
1870
The United States, slightly behind, had its first galvanizing plant open in 1870. At the time, the steel was hand dipped in the zinc bath. Today, over 600,000 tons of zinc is consumed annually in North America to produce hot-dip galvanized steel.
Today
Galvanizing is found in almost every major application and industry where iron or steel is used. The utilities, chemical process, pulp and paper, automotive, and transportation industries, to name just a few, historically have made extensive use of galvanizing for corrosion control. They continue to do so today. For over 150 years, hot-dip galvanizing has had a proven history of commercial success as a method of corrosion protection in myriad applications worldwide.
No wonder I love it!
did you have ANY inkling it was actually named after someone?
this isn't even half of the pile
call me crazy
call me looney
or just call me
ga-ga
for galvanized!
all photos
my collection
you can view and or purchase the trees
22 comments:
Me too! I love galvanized anything! Also your nativity scene in the terrarium is wonderful!
Pure Heaven....
Yes, I'm a galvanized fanatic too. You have some great pieces. I picked up some pieces at Kane this past weekend. One is a chocolate mold. It'll be in a vignette I'm planning to post. Hands off BTW. lol
I'm Ga Ga for it too!
don't believe I ever gave a thought to what or who galvanized metal was named for...it's spectacular though Mr. Galvani!
I have always liked galvanized metal because of the sparkly shininess of it...the artistic nature of the patterns
the trees are quite beautiful
I LOVE the sponge and soap holder!
MCB
Joy, I love all of your galvanized goodies! It's all fantastic as is everything that you have.
Blessings...Amy
I am a member of the gaa gaa for galvanized club. Good to know, I am in good company.
Oh how I love it:) Have a blessed day with all of your beautiful goodies! HUGS!
Include me in the "gaa gaa" club, I think every rooom in our home has something galvanized.
I have a bunch of it too...love your collection! Thanks for the history lesson.
Kindred. Spirits. We. Are. I just did a post recently on a rusty old bucket where in my hubs does not "get" it.
I am gaga for galvinized too! I keep asking my husband if he can wrap things with sheet metal...tabletops, counters, buffets...I just love the patina.
You make it look so beautiful!
Yvonne
Such an interesting post! We love galvanized antiques. From French flower buckets to antique chicken wire baskets, we too are ga-ga for galvanized!!
xo E + J
What a great collection you have. I'm really loving galvanized and the look it gives! Love your new holiday header!!
Hmmm they are gorgeous. I finally get around to visiting and following you back! Thanks for the blog love and follow and happy to land here on gaga day!
Warm Wishes
Veronica
I thought id stop by and post a comment since im checking out some new blogs. So greetings from the Amish settlement of Lebanon ,Pa. Richard from Amish Stories.
You never cease to amaze me with what you find and the collections that you gather. . . . always ga-ga for your insights and abilities Joy!! Can't wait for Sunday!
m.a. ox
Hi Joy, It's always fun to stop over and see what you have been up to. I am never disappointed and always intrigued. We used a large old grocery store galvanized oblong tub as the seafood holder at the wedding party in September and Thanksgiving it will hold wine and bottle drinks. Come Spring, maybe some herbs. My Mom, who is almost 90 and raised on a farm, just doesn't understand our fascination and love for what she calls "that ol' farm stuff". And why her wayward daughter likes it so much. :) Love your post! xo Lynn
P.S. Thought you might enjoy this tidbit. My newest fun collection: old shoe shine brushes. The patina on the old wood is so pretty. :)
Such an interesting post! We love galvanized antiques. From French flower buckets to antique chicken wire baskets, we too are ga-ga for galvanized!!
Galvanizing For Corrosion Protection
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