Sunday, July 31, 2011

Vintage Edison Battery Jar Repurposed

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Hidy-ho, neighbor! Hope y'all had a great weekend. Things were busy here at WWC with all kinds of summer things. I met my friend, Lani @ Cottage Elements, in Grand Rapids, MN, for the annual swap meet. There were vendors of all kinds there.


I picked up this glorious old Edison battery jar for a song. With a glass base and a ceramic lid, it was a miracle this piece had no chips anywhere!


I wanted to give this piece a task, so I wanted to make it more practical by adding a simple handle. I took some leftover jute rope from Canvas Corp, cut a piece to length, threaded both ends through the holes, and tied some simple knots.


Instant handle! I love simple projects like this! For right now, it's new job is to store toilet paper in the guest bath. With a clear container, your guests won't have to search for extra paper and you will know when to restock!


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15 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 31, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Great job of repurposing. The top is industrial, and shabby at the same time.

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  2. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky)July 31, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    You always find the coolest pieces and know what to do with them! Love it.

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  3. PaulaJuly 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Aren't you smart to figure out a use for this? I had no idea how big this was until I saw you photo with it containing the tp.

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  4. time worn interiorsJuly 31, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I love those battery jars buy rarely see them around here! Well I've never seen them in Kentucky! See them in Texas some times but they're always to expensive for me! Love your repurpose!
    tot

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  5. MelissahJuly 31, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I just discovered your lovely blog. I look forward to popping by again for some inspiration! I'm just new into blogging this year & have put together a daily blog on design, fashion, food, travel and anything pretty.
    http://scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com/
    I had a lot of fun putting it together maybe you would like to check it out if you have a spare minute.
    x
    Melissah

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  6. Susan @ homeroad.netJuly 31, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    LOL I love what you used the jar for... Great re-purpose! Susan

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  7. Tricia @ Vintage No. 35July 31, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Love the look!

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  8. Studio ValerieJuly 31, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I've had one of these jars for years and never would have thought of using it this way! Mine stores cookie cutters, and has its original knob. I really like what you did with yours and mine may get a new service assignment after seeing this.

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  9. SueAnnAugust 1, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    That is great!! Love it!
    Hugs
    SUeAnn

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  10. SueAugust 1, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I've never even seen one of these cool jars before, Amy- it's wonderful in its re-purposed state! :-) Sue

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  11. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsAugust 1, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    That is so very cool !! I have never seen a jar like that and I love
    what you did with it ~

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  12. pink*cherub*moonAugust 1, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    This is great! Very creative - smart cookie, you! Hugs, ~Leena~

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  13. dreams on 34th streetAugust 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I just bought an Edison battery jar Saturday at the Barn House Market event in Battle Ground, Washington (state).

    I am posting a series about the event this week and I plan to finish up with my battery jar repurpose story on Friday!

    I love what you did with yours!
    ~Lynne
    [w/l]

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  14. RuthAugust 3, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I love this jar. WIsh I could have been there with all those amazing vendors.

    Ruth

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  15. freckled laundryAugust 3, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    That is awesome, Amy! I have never seen a battery jar before...but I'm sure going to keep my eye out for one now. LOVE.

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