Lot 188

Price Realized:  $578
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CD 140 JUMBO, Turquoise Blue; A piece of Boston history!
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Lot 188: CD 140 JUMBO  Color: Turquoise Blue  Description: Great condition! Base embossed "OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON." The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. The system was located in downtown Boston, and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140's in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history!
Estimate: $500 - $600  Open: $10
Price Realized:  $578

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