This collection offers a unique choice of authentic antique and vintage insulators, perfect for history buffs and industrial decor enthusiasts. These heavy glass and porcelain pieces were originally used on telephone and telegraph lines to prevent electrical current from leaking into the wooden poles. Each piece carries its own unique history and character from years of outdoor service.
Available Choices:
1. Brookfield Aqua Colored. Good condition. Has some chipping on the bottom.
2. Locke 44 Brown. Good condition.
3. Brown Unmarked. Good condition. Has sticker residue on the side.
4. Hemingray 42. Aqua. Good condition. Has sticker reside and very slight chipping on the bottom.
5. Hemingray 18, Blue Aqua. Very good condition. Has sticker residue.
6. Hemingray no 9. Dated May 2, 1893. Good condition. Has very slight chipping on the bottom and dirt. I did not clean this.
7. Hemingray no 12. Good condition. Has a chip on the bottom and dirt.
These insulators make an exceptional gift for collectors, history teachers, or anyone who appreciates industrial artifacts. They are popular for use as paperweights, bookends, or as unique light-catching accents on a sunny windowsill. They also work beautifully in rustic garden displays or repurposed into creative DIY lamps and coat racks.
These pieces are vintage, with some pieces over 130 years old. While they appear to be in good condition, there may be minor imperfections that I missed.
Antique and Vintage Glass Insulator Choice: Hemingray Brookfield Locke Industrial Decor
Antique and Vintage Glass Insulator Choice: Hemingray Brookfield Locke Industrial Decor