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#012 729.4 MULFORD & BIDDLE. 83 JOHN ST. N.Y. Dark aqua. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $2,300.00
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- Lot # 012
- System ID # 177104
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#012 729.4 MULFORD & BIDDLE. 83 JOHN ST. N.Y. Dark aqua.
Produced by an unknown glasshouse in the middle to late 1860’s for Mulford & Biddle. All examples with a confirmed provenance have surfaced in New Jersey. Although Mulford & Biddles' 1865 advertisement in a telegraph trade paper only mentions they were a “manufacturer” of telegraph wire, they apparently also offered other telegraph supplies, as evidenced by this type threadless insulator and the 735 units which also carry their name.
Neat, factory made indent on the reverse dome adds character and desirability.
An item which rarely surfaces for sale, and when it does, it often has chipping or flaking that removes part of the embossing. An exception to the rule, this gem has completely intact, well defined embossing. A few scattered flakes and surface fish-eyes, mostly match head size. One inch bruise on the reverse base corner, as seen in the 2nd image.
A scarce one from the late John Ayer collection.