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Edison battery storage box

From the original owner given to him by his father, given to him by his father. He dates it around the 1920s. He said his grandfather was a machinist and that they would use the battery to generate power/electricity.

The metal storage box has 2 side handles, the inside has 2 storage compartments. The outside metal label reads, " Edison Nickel Iron Storage Battery, Thomas A. Edison, West Orange, NJ".

Made of metal measuring 17 inches across from side to side which does not include the handles. Measures 10 inches high from top to bottom and 7 inches deep at the sides. Inside measures 8 inches deep. The compartments measure 11 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches and 6 1/2 inches x 5 1/2 inches.

The box deals is old and has scratches, scuffs and aging. The metal has a few dents and dings (see photos) here and there. The lid does not stay up and will lean back to be almost flush with the top of the box. There is some rusting inside the top lid. The man has painted the box with the original. The metal is not in it's original state.

The inside lid has a label which is old and partly scuffed off. The label reads, "Alkaline Storage".

**Weighs almost 6 1/2 pounds. Will ship as about 9 pounds after packing. Please feel free to contact regarding shipping to your area. Location can make a difference. **Shipping set for box size/box will be kept at the smallest/safest dimension in order to keep shipping costs down.

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