BOXES, BATTERY No. 6
Battery box made of wood that will accommodate up to a maximum of six 1.5v dry cells (R40 type).

Fitted with an external mounted terminal block at one end.

There are no carrying handles fitted.

Introduced circa 1907.

Previous to 1960 this item was known as "Boxes, Battery for 6 Dry Cells".

Dimensions:- 8.25" x 5.75" x 8".

Drawing - 1500.

View of Battery Box
 
Internal view - the battery wires are fed through the slot on the left, which is just above the terminal block

 
 
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