Lot 46

Price Realized:  $264
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CD 131.4 DEC. 19, 1871, Light Green; Early Hemingray style!
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Lot 46: CD 131.4 DEC. 19, 1871  Color: Light Green  EIN: [010]  Description: This is one of the earliest Hemingray insulators; it was embossed with the style number "1". On December 19, 1871 a patent was granted to Ralph Hemingray for a process to form threads in glass insulators. 1/4" skirt flake, a little scuffing on the base, otherwise easily very near mint. A nice early threaded glass example for your telegraph insulator or Hemingray collection!
Estimate: $250 - $300  Open: $1
Price Realized:  $264

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