Germany, 1874: Robert Hasenclever's Table (ℳ)

In 1874, Robert Hasenclever assumed control of Chemische Fabrik Rhenania in Stolberg, Rheinland, where he had worked since 1864.


1874: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (Mfg, Bulk) = ℳ  26.033 (Fr. 32.54)

Citation: Handbuch der chemischen Technologie: Neue Folge, Vol. 12;  Georges Lunge et al. (1903) p.785


Suspect table purporting to show deflation of PGMs in the 1870s. Compare this 1876 UK price table. The author was apparently misinformed, in error.


However, these Platinum prices contradict another German table showing the Platinum price had risen. Merck's Index for the lesser PGMs record much higher prices in 1874.

Citation: Kunst und Gewerbe: Zeitschrift zur förderung deutscher ..., Vol 20 (1886) p.192


1874: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (Mfg, Retail) = ℳ 37.25 (USD$ 8.98)

1874: 1 Troy Oz. Osmium (wholsale?) = ℳ 98.82 (USD$ 24.)
1874: 1 Troy Oz. Iridium (wholesale?) = ℳ 96.52 (USD$ 23.46)

1884: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (retail?) = ℳ 29.59 (USD$ 7.06)
1884: 1 Troy Ounce Osmium (retail?) = ℳ 79.34 (USD$ 19.)
1884: 1 Troy Ounce Iridium (retail?) = ℳ 61.21 (USD$ 14.90)



 
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