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#487 - S.T. Paisley - Aqua.

  Lot # 487
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#487        132.2     S. T. PAISLEY   MAKER   BEAVER FALLS, PA.        L.A. CAUVET’S   PAT’D   JULY 25, 1865.       Aqua.

Probably produced by a glass house in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.  Although the CD 132.2 that's marked only with a dome numeral can be obtained without great difficulty, the embossed "S. T. Paisley" units are rarely encountered.  Perhaps less than ten are known to collectors knowledgeable on the subject of "Beaver Falls" insulators.  

S.T. Paisley’s association with any glass house is unknown, so the embossed “maker” reference remains a mystery at this time.  He was associated with the communications industry in the Pittsburgh area, but further research needs to be done on his activities.  One of the key pieces to the mysterious “Beaver Falls” insulator group. 

Shallow surface chip on reverse, from base to wire groove, as outlined with white dots in second photo.  Otherwise, there are several small surface blemishes, mostly ranging from pinhead to match head size and a couple that are pencil eraser diameter. 

From the collection of the late John Ayer.

Update, 6:50 P.M. Friday, June 26.  Close inspection reveals this item was tumble cleaned at one time.  This was executed properly, as it was not overdone, and only noticed when more closely inspected.