1908 SELF WINDING CLOCK Co. BATTERY JAR

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1908 SELF WINDING CLOCK Co. BATTERY JAR Up for auction is a rarely available LeClanche battery (wet cells) used by the Self Winding Clock Company of New York in all of their primary types of self-winding clock movements. This battery is marked, with raised letters on the front, "Self Winding Clock Co., New York" and the numbers 1 through 3 appear vertically down one side. The storage battery is 6 3/4 inches high by 5 inches wide and is 4 inches deep. BATTERY CONFIGURATION These storage batteries were originally shipped to their customer's dry and required assembly of the various components. The contents of a paper bag (salammoniac) was first placed inside the jar and then filled with water to a numbered water line on the side. This was then stirred until the solution had dissolved. A carbon rod was inserted into a slit in the cover and placed in the solution. A zinc rod was also added through the cover after the cover was pressed down into the wax on the shoulder of the jar; this was to prevent evaporation and to keep dirt out of the cells. The battery was then ready to be connected to the clock-winding wires and originally supplied 1.3 volts with 1.5 amps. Two storage battery jars were required to operate the self-winding movements. CONDITION The pictures provided do not adequately capture the beautiful greenish tint in the glass. T are a lot of great looking air bubbles and internal casting flaws which were formed during the old manufacturing process and the raised lettering is prominent. The top of the jar mouth edge is flat and level with a gritty texture. The only minor chipping is close around the outside edge of the jar mouth and mostly localized to one small section. The few jars I have seen all had the same appearance with scattered outside lip edge chipping. This may have just been the normal result of a grinding process to flatten the jar mouth top to receive the wax sealed lid which would have also covered the lip edge. This is a sound storage battery jar with no visible external cracks. GENERAL INFO If you are looking to add that extra touch of originality to your self-winding clock, or just like beautifully marked and tinted glass jars, this is your chance to acquire a rare Self Winding Clock Co. battery. Even though the cover with its internal carbon and zinc rods are no longer available, this jar can still be used as a battery, if desired, by placing a No. 6 type dry cell inside. The picture showing the three primary batteries used by the Self Winding Clock Co. and the battery placement picture, were copied from the 1908 catalog. SHIPPING This jar will be appropriately padded and very CAREFULLY DOUBLE BOXED for shipment via Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. Insurance is included for your protection. The cost of shipping to CANADA is $23.00 USD, which also includes insurance. TERMS OF SALE Since this is an antique glass item, it should be considered sold "AS IS." If it is damaged in shipment, you should be able to file a Postal claim for recovery. I have been very diligent in describing the exact condition of this battery jar but not all minor scrapes and scratches can be specifically described. Photos often disclose conditions better than words so consider the pictures offered as part of the description. Please take the time to review the pictures presented and ask any questions before bidding, winning and owning this great jar. I am looking forward to another smooth transaction and I welcome any presale inquiries concerning this unique storage battery jar. Thank you for your interest. GOOD LUCK! read more

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