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#1524 736 NY& ERR Aqua. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $950.00
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- Lot # 1524
- System ID # 425124
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#1524 736 N Y & E R R Aqua.
A rarely encountered pilgrim hat style threadless insulator. Variant with embossing on both mold halves.
The New York & Erie Railroad was completed in May, 1851 between Piermont, New York on the Hudson River, and Dunkirk, New York, situated on Lake Erie. At the time of completion it was the longest railroad in the world. When the telegraph line of the NY&ERR was completed in 1851, control of the line was placed under two superintendents. Luther G. Tillotson was assigned the section between Owego and New York, and Charles Chapin the section from Owego to Dunkirk. In 1852 Tillotson was made the sole superintendent, a position he held until his previously established railway and telegraph supply company in New York City required his full attention. He retired his position with the Erie in the 1860’s.
The original NY&ERR single wire was used so much by the railroad company that it was of little commercial value to the public. The management of trains and company business kept the wire busy most of the time, prohibiting much of an opening for public usage.
In 1856 a second wire was erected along the NY&ERR right of way, which increased the ability to handle more messages. Both the 736 embossed N.Y.& E.R.R. and the unembossed 736.1 were used extensively along the main line N.Y.& E.R.R. right of way in the 1850’s.
Some embossed NY&ERR hats were also placed in service along branch lines during that time period including those to Rochester and Buffalo, and later the Atlantic & Great Western Railway from Salamanca, New York, through northwestern Pennsylvania and then diagonally to Dayton, Ohio. The Erie is known for its prolific use of large “hat” style threadless.
Portion of the skirt is removed, however the insulator still stands on its own without support. Fingernail flake removes "N." The other damage removes a portion of the first "R" and all of the second "R."
Considering the value of a very near mint example, here's a chance to own one for a mere fraction of a vnm unit.