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Aluminum Keyboards
In 1808, Humphry Davy identified the existence of a metal base of alum, which he at first termed "alumium" and later "aluminium" or "aluminum". People have used alum since ancient times for dyeing, tanning and to stop bleeding. Aluminum was first isolated in 1825 by Hans Christian Ørsted (Oersted) who reported, “a lump of metal which in color and luster somewhat resembles tin.” Finally, in 1886 Charles Martin Hall and Paul Héroult independently invented the Hall-Héroult process, which inexpensively isolates aluminum metal from its oxide electrolytically.
Before the Hall-Héroult process was developed in the late 1880s, aluminium was exceedingly difficult to extract from its various ores. This made pure aluminium more valuable than gold. Bars of aluminium were exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1855. Napoleon III of France is reputed to have given a banquet where the most honoured guests were given aluminium utensils, while the others were forced to "make do" with mere gold.
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The Aviator features a brushed aluminum frame lending it a clean industrial theme reminiscent of a vintage aviation design. The attributes "Polished... |
$725.00
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The Deco adds a splash of 1920's Machine Age charm to your home or office. It features a wooden frame, sanded, painted, and polished to a shine, then... |
$800.00
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The Executive is an all aluminum polished keyboard with a clean black and silver theme. The elements of this wonderfully hand crafted keyboard... |
$900.00
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The Machinist has a grimy, dirty, industrial theme, featuring a spider gear assembly for feet and metal mesh accents. The whole keyboard is "dirtied"... |
$725.00
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The New Yorker has a polished brass and aluminum, stepped, layered, Art Deco style frame. Featuring gold acrylic keys engraved with a Tall Deco... |
$1,985.00
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The Silver Marquis features a polished aluminum frame with an elegant chaise-lounge inspired shape and engraved, acanthus-leaf design. Note: Ordering... |
$850.00
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The Streamline features a "Machine Age" styled polished aluminum frame (stepped layers of polished aluminum for the sides), reminiscent of Art Deco... |
$1,000.00
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The White Deco features a white "Machine Age" Art Deco themed frame. Note: Ordering reflective keys on this keyboard will cause increased shipping... |
$800.00
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The word tile keyboard will be available for purchase soon! |
$300.00
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