Lot 144

Price Realized:  $286
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U-186 "Purkey Patent", Mottled Dark Brown; Neat no-tie porcelain
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Lot 144: U-186 "Purkey Patent"  Color: Mottled Dark Brown  Description: Excellent condition. Weakly marked "PATENED AUG 11-14 OTHER PAT'S PEND'G" {Note spelling}. The base is a nice mottled brown, and the glaze is much lighter around the groove area, helping to highlight the unique configuration of this style. This unusual "no tie" design was patented by Benjamin Purkey, and it was most likely produced by the Pittsburg High Voltage Insulator Co. It appears that all known examples were used in the state of Washington. This is a three-part glazeweld. There is increased demand for this unusual style, and this is an exceptional example!
Estimate: $400 - $500  Open: $1
Price Realized:  $286

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