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#3259        CD 113       (Raised dots).       Semi-opaque dark purple.

  Lot # 3259
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#3259        CD 113       (Raised dots).       Semi-opaque dark purple.

Known as the “Braille” due to the resemblance of the raised dots on the skirt looking similar letters of the Braille alphabet.  To the best of our knowledge, all were found in western Canada, including eastward into the province of Alberta.

Milky impurities are evenly distributed throughout, creating an overall semi-opaque appearance.

Until a few years ago, it was generally believed these colorful communication insulators were produced in Canada.  Research by collector David Bethman revealed that some were produced at the Anacortes Glass Company in Anacortes, Washington.  It is possible some may have been made in the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada area, prior to Anacortes going into business.  This is however, just speculation.

Unlike most examples, the drip points on this jewel are in excellent condition.  An internal bruise above seven drip points remains very difficult to spot, and involves no glass missing.