Description
These early 20th-century clear glass battery oil bottles were produced for the Thomas A. Edison Industries storage battery division in Bloomfield, NJ. Each bottle is about 4" tall and features raised lettering that reads "Edison Battery Oil Made in USA Thomas A Edison Incorporated Bloomfield NJ USA*. Once used to hold electrolyte oil for Edison nickel-iron batteries, they now serve as collectible pieces of American industrial history. Popular with decorators for rustic shelving, laboratory-style vignettes, bud vases or historical display groupings. NOTE: These are reclaimed new old stock and have not been filled with chemical contents.
These embossed Edison bottles bridge the gap between industrial utility and early 20th-century innovation-ideal for collectors or interior stylists seeking authentic machine-age artifacts.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light surface haze and expected age consistent with early industrial glass. No cracks or chips. These are reclaimed new old stock and have not been filled with chemical contents. Sold as a set of three.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Thomas Edison
Materials & Techniques:
Glass
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
These embossed Edison bottles bridge the gap between industrial utility and early 20th-century innovation-ideal for collectors or interior stylists seeking authentic machine-age artifacts.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Light surface haze and expected age consistent with early industrial glass. No cracks or chips. These are reclaimed new old stock and have not been filled with chemical contents. Sold as a set of three.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Thomas Edison
Materials & Techniques:
Glass
Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Light surface haze and expected age consistent with early industrial glass. No cracks or chips. These are reclaimed new old stock and have not been filled with chemical contents. Sold as a set of three.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
4 x 1.2 x 1.2 in
Circa 1915-1920s Thomas A. Edison Clear Glass Battery Oil Bottles (Set of Three)
Estimate $15-$100
Starting Bid
$7
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