EDISON JAR. what is it

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chrisg
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EDISON JAR. what is it

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Found this today. Glass jar, maybe ½ gallon. Has very heavy clay top covered in white enamel. Hole in top. What was it used for
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It's an Edison battery jar.
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It looks like a later Edison 2V cell (battery is a collection of cells). Most likely used on the railroads.
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That’s a glazed porcelain lid.
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