Rolled articles, blades and metal ribbons - Peugeot Frères 1885 Catalogue

This reproduction presents a chromatic and technical study of rolled articles extracted from the 1885 Peugeot Frères industrial catalogue. The plate illustrates a wide variety of blades, toothed springs, and steel ribbons intended for various trades, such as cork-makers, coopers, or silk weavers. The orderly arrangement of the rolled pieces highlights the mastery of metal transformation and the specificity of each presented industrial profile.

The source work bears witness to the importance of rolled steel production in the rise of the Peugeot brand at the end of the 19th century. The engraving stands out for its descriptive precision, serving as a technical guide for the professionals of the period in search of cutting tools or mechanical components. The aesthetics of this plate rely on the repetition of simple geometric shapes and the strength of the line, characteristics of encyclopedic illustration in the manufacturing era.

This antique poster is a choice piece for a collection focused on industrial heritage or metallurgy. It offers a visual overview of the basic materials that shaped French craftsmanship in the 19th century. Its documentary aspect integrates harmoniously into an interior with sober and technical decoration, inviting the contemplation of the functional forms of antique tooling.