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#2497 740 FOSTER BROTHERS Blackglass olive. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $325.00
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- Lot # 2497
- System ID # 586895
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#2497 740 FOSTER BROTHERS ST. JOHN C.E. 1858 Blackglass olive.
Various members of the Foster family were involved with glass production in the Stoddard, New Hampshire area during the 1840’s and early 1850’s.
Some of the Fosters later moved to Canada, where they produced glass, including telegraph insulators, in St. John, Canada East (Quebec). George W. and Charles W. Foster were linked with production of glass at the factory.
However, they moved back to Stoddard by 1861. Therefore, most 740 with Foster embossing were likely made at the St. John factory, but the old molds may also have been re-used in Stoddard.
Molded with a crude, pebbly surface, which adds wonderful character and creates a very old appearance.
Appears to have been broken in three pieces and glued back together, which is greatly concealed in such a dark insulator. Has a couple shallow flakes, both smaller than pinkie nail size and a couple narrow slivers. Displays wonderfully from all sides!