Voltaic pile

The Volta column pile, or voltaic pile, also known as the Volta pile, was the first electric battery. It was invented by Alessandro Volta, born in Como in 1745, who published a paper on it in 1800.

The voltaic pile consists of an alternating stack of discs of cloth, copper and zinc, the group being repeated several times and soaked in water, preferably salted, or in vinegar.

This reconstruction matches the earliest piles made. It is simply shorter.

It is made entirely of fine materials: the base is beech, the copper and zinc elements are left as cast, and the pads are wool felt. The screws are brass, as are the box’s lock and fittings.

The pile can be fully dismantled and fits into a walnut box together with its bottle of vinegar.

The number of elements (copper/zinc pairs) can vary according to the request.

It is a particularly attractive, historical and fully working object.

The pile can be supplied alone or with a box, in whatever size you wish. Tell me about your project for a precise quotation!