Open Measure Of 2 Liters, In Tin. Paris 1865.

Rare measure of the decimal system hallmarked by CM & Cie potier in PARIS in 1865. We can notice on this hallmark, the presence of the imperial eagle, which can be interpreted as a sign of opportunism vis-à-vis authoritarian power of that time, unless he consecrated only a voluntary and ostentatious rallying to Napoleon III. While in the 18th century fleur-de-lis and other royal crowns abound on the hallmarks of the master potters, political symbols were exceptional under the Republic or the Empire. Official hallmark: imperial crown for the period 1861-1873. The decimal metric system established in 1793, was put into service in 1801. Become compulsory in 1840, it will remain competed by the measures of the old mode, still during a few decades. Compulsory primary education, and teachers, will help to generalize it among the new generations. A series normally includes 7 measures, from liter to centiliter. The Double liter had to be the subject of a specific order. Which explains its rarity. Height: 23 cm. Diameter: 13 cm. 19th century Very good condition. Free shipping by COLISSIMO for metropolitan France.