electrotyping

One of the first applications of electrotyping was in printing.

By the mid-19th century, the technique of electrotyping was developed, which enabled a wood engraving to be reproduced into metal.

In 1839, Lenz produced several medallions using electrotyping.

Electrotyping (also galvanoplasty) is a chemical method for forming metal parts that exactly reproduce a model.

Electrotyping has been used for the production of metal sculptures, where it is an alternative to the casting of molten metal.

Electrotyping has been used to reproduce valuable objects such as ancient coins, and in some cases electrotype copies have proven more durable than fragile originals.

Electrotyping is invented by Moritz von Jacobi in Russia.

Electrotyping is related to electroplating, which permanently adds a thin metallic overlayer to a metallic object instead of creating a freestanding metal part.

Electrotyping is activated by electrical currents that flow between anode wires that are also immersed in the solution and the wire connected to the coated mold (the cathode).

From 1890 through at least 1930, the Abteilung für Galvanoplastic of the WMF Company in Germany produced many statues and other items using electrotyping.