This antique Edison Battery Jar is made of heavy glass. It is cylindrical and stands about 9 inches tall and is about 7 inches in diameter. The porcelain lid is embossed with the following information:
EDISON
BSCO
Primary Battery
Patented
July 28 '08 Sept. 6 '10 Apr. 4, '11
Other Patents Pending
Trade
Thomas A. Edison
Reg US Mark Pat Off
Thomas A. Edison, Inc. Orange, N.J.
The set is in good vintage/antique condition. The glass jar has two small chips in the rim. The ceramic lid has 2 small chips and a blemish about 1 inch thick on the jar. These minor defects do not detract from the beauty of the piece or the structural strength of the ceramic lid.
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