Original Tie Wire

Beautiful antique Hemingray No. 9 glass insulator in the desirable aqua color. Still retains its original steel tie wire, making it an attractive display piece for collectors of railroad, telegraph, telephone, utility, and antique glass.

Condition

This item is in Good Antique Condition.

* No major cracks observed

* One noticeable mold seam line (manufacturing characteristic)

* Light surface wear from age and outdoor use

* Minor flea bites and typical base wear

* Original tie wire still attached

* Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.

Features

* Hemingray No. 9

* Aqua/blue-green glass

* Embossed:

* HEMINGRAY

* No. 9

* PATENTED MAY 2 1893

* estimated era: circa 1895–1910

* Original galvanized tie wire

* Excellent display piece

* Great for insulator, railroad, telegraph, and utility collectors

Ships securely with plenty of padding.