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#3295 CD 158 BOSTON BOTTLE WORKS. Aqua. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $800.00
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- Lot # 3295
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#3295 CD 158 BOSTON BOTTLE WORKS. PATENT APPLIED FOR. Aqua.
Four segmented threads. Narrow groove variant.
The Boston Bottle Works operated in Somerville, Massachusetts circa 1871-1877. The facility produced various articles of glass, including several different styles of telegraph insulators. Most insulators made at the BBW factory were produced with Samuel Oakman’s patented segmented threads.
The "Boston Signal" is a rather scarce item, most examples found along railroad right of ways. They have surfaced in various areas, but mostly in the states of New York and Georgia. The hex dome and four segmented threads are unique characteristics found on insulators produced by Boston Bottle Works. Samuel Oakman, who was associated with the company in the 1870's, is known for many creative inventions and features on various insulators from the 1860's through the 1890's.
Strong embossing on the base of the inner skirt.
A nice one in very near mint condition!!!