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Echoes of Time

Antique Hemingray No 19 Glass Insulator Dark Green Emerald Patent May 2 1893, CD 162 Telegraph Telephone Electric Pole Glass, Industrial Decor Paperweight

Antique Hemingray No 19 Glass Insulator Dark Green Emerald Patent May 2 1893, CD 162 Telegraph Telephone Electric Pole Glass, Industrial Decor Paperweight

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
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Add a striking pop of historical color to your home with this authentic Antique Hemingray teal glass insulator. Known beautifully for its vibrant aqua-blue shade, this antique telegraph glass piece is a classic slice of American industrial history. Whether you are an avid glass insulator collector or searching for the perfect piece of rustic industrial farmhouse decor, this iconic glass block catches the light beautifully on any windowsill or desk

Embossed clearly around the base with "HEMINGRAY" on the front and "PATENT MAY 2 1893" on the reverse, this historic relic features the iconic sharp corrugated "drip points" (teeth) along its bottom rim—a late 19th-century patent designed to route rainwater away from live wires. This heavy glass piece makes an incredible rustic statement, industrial bookend, paperweight, or gift for telegraph, railroad, and telephone history enthusiasts. 
Item Specifics:
  • Brand: Hemingray Glass Company
  • Model/Catalog Number: No. 19 (CD 162 Style)
  • Color: Emerald Green / Dark Green / Forest Green
  • Patented Date: May 2, 1893
  • Material: Thick Pressed Glass
  • Base Style: Drip Points / Sharp Teeth Base
  • Era: Late 1890s to 1920s
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