Edison Bipolar Electric Fan and Battery Box

Description:

Edison Bipolar Electric Fan and Battery Box, Edison MFG. Co., Orange, New Jersey, c. 1898, cast iron tripod base and housing, fixed and rotating coils, four brass blades, original gilt pinstriping and plaque with serial number reading 10686, oak battery box with instruction label underneath lid, and colorless glass bottle reading in part Special Battery Oil, box lg. 25 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

cage a custom replacement, box refinished.


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