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#2539      CD 190 - 191       "Denver" mold.         Steel blue - lavender.

  Lot # 2539
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#2539       CD 190 - 191       Unmarked.       Steel blue - lavender. 

The very rare "Denver mold" variant, likely made in Valverde, Colorado while the glassworks there was operated as Western Flint Glass Company.  WFG  was organized in 1899.  Operating for only a short period of time, it was then reorganized, becoming the Western Glass Manufacturing Company. 

The glass color of this two piece transposition insulator closely resembles that of embossed W.F.G. Co. toll insulators, as well as some of the "Grand Canyon" beehives.  A unique bluish lavender coloration is present in both sections, the bottom portion having stronger lavender tones.

Perhaps 35 to 40 of the top sections in varying colors have been found in this mold variant, apparently being used as single piece insulators.  Only two bottom sections are believed to exist, so complete units such as this example are ranked as quite rare.  Considered the "Holy Grail" by some "Denver" specialists.

Top section has a sizable chip on the lower skirt.  The bottom section has a bruise that traverses 25% of the distance around the base and a chip at the top (see second photo).  Displays excellent!