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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