Historical information
Excavated from the back yard of Linton & District Historical Society's resource centre in October 2001.
Physical description
Square, green glass jar with pouring lip. The jar formed part of an early type of electric battery. The battery cell consisted of a jar which held carbon and zinc plates, standing in a solution of ammonium chloride. The chemical reaction between the plates and the solution produced a small electrical charge. This type of battery was used where only a small charge was required, for example in telegraphy, also to operate doorbells etc.
Inscriptions & markings
In raised glass on side of jar: "PILE" and "Leclanche Indiarubber Co Silvertown".
