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Lot #123: 1872 Chester Pond's telegraph insulator

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The Pond's insulator was patented on January 23, 1872 by Chester H. Pond. It is a wooden insulator with a metal shield designed to protect the insulator body from weather and abrasion from wire. The bracket was described in the patent letter as having a collar to prevent capillary action of water and the interior parts were coated with non-conductive material These pieces are quite rare and are even more difficult to find intact. This is a vintage/antique/used item(s) and should be expected in used condition with some wear commensurate with age unless otherwise stated. Please see all pictures before bidding. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 13 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Chemainus Road, North Cowichan, BC, V0R 1K5 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00:00 AM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Saturday, September 12, 2026 between 3:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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