Item 25

Current bid:  $280

View:  Main (Large)  View 2 (Large)  View 3 (Large) Item: 25  Description: CD 143 No Embossing (030 – DOUBLE THREADED) Light Aqua with Extra Character. Double Threaded insulators are quite scarce and are among the earliest threaded insulators made. This one was developed from a CD 743 threadless mold. By definition, there were two threads on the pin, resulting in a steep pitch to the threads. Each set of threads had a starting point at the top of the pin hole about 180 degrees apart. The example leans due to an under poured base on one side. Check out View 3. We say that some insulators have a nice swirl start… but this one looks like it is all one swirl. Are we looking up the vortex of a tornado? Maybe it’s a worm hole? Or, perhaps the event horizon for a black hole? However you look at it, this is a pretty cool piece. It has been buried and has an overall cloudy surface. Would be a good candidate for tumbling.  Grade B-Plus: Shallow surface nibbles and flea bites from having been buried; one small bruise near base; minor nibbles on base. Estimate: $400 - $500  Open: $280 Current bid:  $280