✅ SOLVED no clue...

[ericwade04]

Found this in the wall of a falling down house, built in the 1800s. Thought it was interesting. It looks like something to do with electricity, but I don't know. It looks like it says "Unit C"....maybe? Shaped like a battery. I tried researching but I cant seem to find out what it is. I also don't really have any idea how old it is, so if you could help me out on the age too that'd be great! Thanks!

 

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[R.Duck]

That is a very old battery

 

[A2coins]

Thats gotta be very old

 

[R.Duck]

Could be 30s or there of
This display case of cardboard batteries is dated 30s

 

[desertexplorer]

Yup, it’s a Unit Cell battery made by the Simmons Hardware Co. Probably from the 1920’s or 30’s. Most likely 1.5 volt. These batteries show the Simmons logo.

 

[ericwade04]

Thanks!

 

[ericwade04]

Thank you!

 

[ToddsPoint]

IIRC, Simmons Hardware is out of St. Louis. Gary

 

[Iron Buzz]

Thank you!

I think it would be safe to mark this one "Solved"

 

[ericwade04]

I think it would be safe to mark this one "Solved"

yes, I was just about to do this. thanks!

 

[jeff of pa]

I found listings for Simmons from the 1880's to 1920's

not sure if all are the same though