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#1847 CD 131.4 Unmarked. Dark olive. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $4,250.00
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- Lot # 1847
- System ID # 482751
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#1847 CD 131.4 Unmarked. Dark olive.
Appears to have molding characteristics similar to embossed Patent Dec. 19 1871 examples. Likely produced by Hemingray in the 1869-1871 period.
Another amazing, dark color for an early threaded insulator! This insulator was part of a collection assembled in the 1960's and 1970's by a collector in the Casper, Wyoming area who has been deceased for decades. His collection had numerous insulators and artifacts found along the original 1860's Union Pacific Railroad route. Since shards of similarly colored examples have been found along the UPRR right of way in eastern Wyoming, we assume this jewel was likely also found there.
Most of the surface is a little hazy from exposure to highly alkaline soil. A portion remains quite shiny. We speculate that's a small part of the insulator that remained exposed above the ground surface, enabling someone the ability to spot the insulator among the sagebrush.
Two chips have edges that join on the base. One is quite shallow. The other is around an open base bubble that goes somewhat deeper (see third photo). Remainder of insulator remains in excellent condition, other than the hazy surface.
A very rare item! How many whole examples in this color shave been offered for sale in the past 50 years?