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Four of the collectible CD 102 pony variant of the W. Brookfield aqua glass telegraph insulators — one of the most collected American embossed insulator makers, produced from the 1860s through early 1900s.
Several large elongated bubbles throughout the 4 of them! Very crude early glass. See pictures.
This example displays a gorgeous aqua color with spectacular fizzy bubble inclusions trapped in the glass, a hallmark feature that collectors actively seek out.
- Embossed: W. BROOKFIELD (embossing visible on skirt)
- Color: Aqua / blue-aqua glass
- Style: Threadless-style dome top (CD 102 type profile)
- Notable: Heavy fizzy bubble inclusions throughout the glass body
- Material: Pressed glass, period production
Shows expected age-related and surface weathering consistent with outdoor telegraph use over a century ago — the patina and bubbles are precisely what make this piece appealing to insulator collectors. No chips or cracks are visible in the photos. The embossing is bold and legible.
