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#3324 734.8 "Baby Battleford." Dark olive amber. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $650.00
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- Lot # 3324
- System ID # 722733
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#3324 734.8 Unmarked. Dark olive amber.
Known as the "Baby Battleford."
These petite threadless insulators were used on a line which was proposed in the 1860's, but was not constructed until the middle 1870's. It was intended to be Canada's first transcontinental communication line.
A contract was entered with Sifton, Glass & Fleming of Winnipeg to construct the section of telegraph line from Selkirk to Swan River. It was built and in operation by July 22, 1876. The western section of line was contracted to Richard Fuller of Hamilton, Ontario. Completed in November, 1876, the line route was from Swan River to Humboldt, Battleford, and westward to a point south of Edmonton.
Many of the dark coloured examples now in collections were discovered in the early 1970's by an individual excavating a cabin site which was used on the telegraph line.
They have become rather scarce in the hobby, and their petite size makes them unique and attractive.
Pinkie nail base chip stays mostly to the inside of the skirt. Internal stress fracture from the base to wire groove. Otherwise only a couple very short lines at the base.
Nicer condition than most examples!!!!