Description: THOMAS EDISON. Edison Storage Battery Company business check signed by “Thos. A. Edison” with his umbrella signature and made payable to “Ourselves” for $100,000 in Orange, New Jersey on March 30, 1921. Endorsed on the recto by his son “Charles Edison,” measures 8.375 by 3.75 inches, contains canceled bank stamps, and in near pristine condition with only a tiny stain to the right border. EDISON STORAGE BATTERY COMPANY BUSINESS CHECK SIGNED BY THOMAS EDISON MADE PAYABLE TO HIMSELF FOR $100,000 The Edison Storage Battery Company was organized in New Jersey on May 27, 1901 to develop, manufacture, and sell the alkaline storage battery that Edison had developed. It was used for mining lamps, train lighting and signaling, submarines, and electric vehicles. The massive amount of this check would be the equivalent of about $1,665,000 today.
Price: 1875 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-12T14:18:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Industry: Science, Inventor
Signed by: Thomas Edison
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Guaranteed to pass PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
