Item 339

Current bid:  $20
CD 257 Hemingray Aqua with Engraving Error - New Picture Added
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Item: 339  Description: CD 257 Hemingray (070) Aqua with Amber Patch in One Ear. This insulator has an engraving error. The June 17, 1890 patent date reads June 17, 1893. See View 3. Regarding the amber, from some angles the spot resembles a polliwog; from others: a winged insect. Poor Mouse, it’s got a bug in its ear. See View 4 for a close-up.  Grade B: Flake off the side of the buggy ear as visible in View 1. There are several insignificant nicks on the wire shoulder.
Estimate: $50 - $100  Open: $20
Current bid:  $20