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#2121 734 MC MICKING VICTORIA B.C. 75 Aqua. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $90.00
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#2121 734 MC MICKING VICTORIA B.C. 75 Aqua.
An example that was actually used on a line, complete with original tie wire.
Robert McMicking was one of the "Overlanders" who travelled from eastern Canada to the West in the 1860's. He was employed on the "Collins" line in British Columbia, and later became involved with other areas of the communication industry.
Most McMicking insulators now in collections were recovered at two locations along the North Thompson River in British Columbia. They were part of the materials left behind in the mid 1870's when an attempt to construct a cross Canada land line was abandoned.
Although most examples (unused) were found at one of the two caches mentioned above, this is an exception! It was installed on the route of the old Collins Overland Telegraph Company in British Columbia, Canada, a decade after the Collins project had been abandoned. The lower portion of the line, up to Quesnel, was kept in service, and this little pilgrim hat was used on that section of line.
Embossing has been painted white by a former owner, and could be easily removed if desired.
Shallow, narrow, one inch base chip to the right of the front embossing. Similar size bruise on reverse base (little glass missing). One of few known that were actually placed in service, and especially nice with the tie wire.
From the collection of the late Cecil Boos.