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Pair of Aqua Glass Telegraph Insulators – Hemingray No. 19 & No. 42

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Pair of original aqua glass telegraph/telephone line insulators embossed HEMINGRAY – 19 and HEMINGRAY – 42. These classic American utility insulators were produced by the Hemingray Glass Company of Muncie, Indiana and widely used on communication and power lines throughout the early to mid-20th century. Both examples feature the traditional domed profile with threaded interior and skirted base. The No. 19 is the smaller example with a more rounded dome profile, while the No. 42 is the larger style with a more pronounced shoulder and thicker base. Each retains attractive blue-green/aqua coloration typical of early Hemingray production glass. These are authentic utility-grade insulators, not reproductions, and remain popular with collectors, industrial decor enthusiasts, and repurposed lighting designers. CONDITION Both insulators show honest utility wear consistent with prior outdoor use. There are minor surface scratches, small flea bites, and typical manufacturing bubbles visible in the glass. The Hemingray 19 example shows a small chip near the skirt edge as photographed. The Hemingray 42 shows light base wear and minor surface scuffing. No major cracks observed. Overall structurally sound with good display presence. Hemingray insulator, Hemingray 19, Hemingray 42, aqua glass insulator, telegraph insulator, telephone line insulator, vintage utility glass, Muncie Indiana glass, antique electrical insulator, industrial decor glass, railroad insulator, power line glass

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Pick-up Hours are from 12pm to 4pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Extra Space Storage, 106 Washington Street, Foxboro, MA. If you have any questions, feel free to send me an email at melissa@themvisiongroup.com. If you cant pick-up on Saturday, send me a message before Saturday, and I will make different arrangements with you. Many items are marked for shipping but if the item you are interested in is not marked for shipping and you would like to have it shipped, please reach out and I will do my best to make it work.

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Sat, Feb 28, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Please pickup your items at Extra Space Storage, 106 Washington Street, UNIT 98, Foxboro MA, between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The gate code is 5960. Bring packaging tape and materials with you as none will be available. Also make sure to come with help if your purchase is heavy or large as there will not be anyone available to help move items. Everything will be on the ground level and there are no stairs. If you cant meet on Saturday, let me know before Saturday, and I will work with you to make other pickup arrangements.

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    About 241 days ago

    $7.60
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