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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2024 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. Sold For: $770 Color: Aqua
 | This massive "Jumbo" power piece weighs over 4 1/2 pounds. The only embossing is "OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON" which appears on the base. Great condition, with only a few scuffs here and there that pale in size compared to the surface area of this large insulator. The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. Service began in downtown Boston around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. The largest "side groove single petticoat" insulator there is! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2023 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. Sold For: $1,650 Color: Blue
 | This massive power piece weighs nearly 4 1/2 pounds and its coloration is a beautiful Blue! This example is somewhat unusual in that it has a lot of "junk" in it, especially in the rear where one can see many impurities and several 3/8" bubbles. Note this is the less common embossing with "JUMBO" and "PATD JUNE 17, 1890, AUG 19, 1890" on the skirt and "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON" on the base. All the embossing is bold and strong. The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. Service began in downtown Boston around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. Fantastic condition, especially considering the size of this insulator! Between the embossing, the character, the color, and the condition, this Jumbo is worth a premium and certainly worthy of |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2023 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. Sold For: $605 Color: Aqua w/ Milk Worm
 | This example is unusual, with a milky ribbon that starts at the wire groove, runs down in the front to the embossing, and then halfway around the skirt. Base-embossed "OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON.", the insulator was produced by the Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators. They produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. It was located in downtown Boston and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. Great condition, especially considering the JUMBO size of this piece! Always big! Always popular! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. Sold For: $935 Color: Light Aqua EIN: [030]
 | This is the less-common variant with two of Samuel Oakman's patent dates on the skirt, the large "JUMBO" embossing, and the "OAKMAN M'F'G. CO." base embossing. The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. It was located in downtown Boston and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140's in the hobby today were used on this line. An open 1/4" bubble on the wire ridge. A few minor imperfections here and there that pale in comparison to the massive size of this insulator. Pair this with its eared counterpart in lot 134. This is a great piece of Boston transportation history and is always a popular style! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN // JUMBO Sold For: $1,320 Color: Blue
 | A massive power piece weighing nearly 4 1/2 pounds! Note this is the less common embossing with "JUMBO" and "PATD JUNE 17, 1890, AUG 19, 1890" on the skirt and "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON" on the base. All the embossing is bold and strong. This example is somewhat unusual in that it has a lot of "junk" in it, especially in the rear where one can see many impurities and several 3/8" bubbles. Pair this with its eared counterpart with the same uncommon embossing in lot 162. The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. It was located in downtown Boston and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. This piece is worth a premium as it's in excellent condition for an insulator this large plus it has the less common embossing. |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2021 ************************** |
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CD-140 - Jumbo Sold For: $853 Color: Bright Blue
 | Stunning, glowing, deep rich color! A few little imperfections, which, given the massive size of this piece, are easily overlooked. The CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators were produced for the first underground trolley system in the United States, which was located in downtown Boston. Service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2020 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. / JUMBO Sold For: $688 Color: Blue Aqua
 | Excellent condition for this large power piece! The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. The system was located in downtown Boston, and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140's in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! |
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CD-140 - Oakman Jumbo Blue Aqua Sold For: $420 Item: #25
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2019 ************************** |
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CD-140 - JUMBO Sold For: $578 Color: Turquoise Blue
 | Great condition! Base embossed "OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON." The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. The system was located in downtown Boston, and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140's in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! |
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| ********************* Auction Date December, 2018 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG. CO. Sold For: $528 Color: Rich Blue Aqua
 | Excellent condition, especially given the size of this insulator, which has the nickname "Jumbo." Base embossed "OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON." The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. The system was located in downtown Boston, and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2018 ************************** |
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CD-140 - Jumbos and Wooden mount Sold For: $798 Color:
 | Excellent condition with great patina! This is an unusual item. It consists of two aqua unembossed CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators (5" in diameter and 6" tall.) The tops are worn off like "chair leg" insulators are. The board appears to be oak and is 14" L x 5" W x 7/8" H. There are six holes for large flathead screws. Two pins fit snugly in the board and project out about 3/4". The pins are 5" tall and are threaded right to the base. When the insulator is screwed on, it is flush with the board. The pins are spaced such that the edge of the insulator is flush with the sides and end of the board. The insulators were under pressure; there is a groove pressed into the board where the base of the insulator sat. That's the physical configuration of this device. Now the question becomes "what is it?" A number of knowledgeable people were consulted, with expertise ranging from battery rests to substation configuration. It was fe |
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CD-140 - (Base) OAKMAN M'F'G CO. BOSTON. Sold For: $506 Color: Blue
 | 1 1/2" flake around a 1/2" factory bubble on the base, quite insignificant on the 6" insulator. The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. It was located in downtown Boston and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! |
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| ********************* Auction Date May, 2017 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG // JUMBO Sold For: $633 Color: "Turquoise Blue" w/ Milk Worm
 | {Base embossed} Fantastic condition for this 5 pound piece of glass! A wide milky worm meanders from the skirt up and over the pinhole and back down to the skirt. It's pretty cool, and the photo doesn't do it justice. This is the more desirable base embossed variant. "JUMBO" is also prominently embossed in large letters on the skirt. The dates of two of Samuel Oakman's patents, both in 1890, are embossed on the base. How often do you see "Jumbos" with milk? If you want one of these massive pieces of glass, get one with some character! |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2015 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN Sold For: $743 Color: Glowing "Turquoise" Blue
 | Great condition! The Oakman Manufacturing Company, which specialized in high voltage distribution insulators, produced CD 140 "Jumbo" insulators for the first underground trolley system in the United States. It was located in downtown Boston and service began around the year 1895. Most of the CD 140s in the hobby today were used on this line. A great piece of Boston transportation history! (#0374) |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-140 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. Sold For: $506 Color: Light Blue Aqua w/ Milk
 | 3 thin pinky flakes on the upper and lower wire ridge and base, otherwise about VNM. Overall great condition, given the size of this "jumbo" piece! A nice milk band runs around the top of the pinhole, down to and completely around the skirt. How often do you see "Jumbos" with milk? If you want one, get one with some character! (#3295) |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-140 - Jumbo {Unembossed} Bright Yellow Green Sold For: $1,925 Color: Bright Yellow Green
 | Great condition for this JUMBO of a piece! A nice milky flourish graces the skirt. The unembossed Jumbos were used on the MBTA lines in Boston. Many stories relate the liberation of these insulators. The huge underpour is almost large enough to swallow a Diamond pony! (#3293) |
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| ********************* Auction Date February, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-140 - Jumbo {Unembossed} Sold For: $1,375 Color: Glowing Turquoise Blue
 | Just a few little dings on this massive hunk of glass. The brilliant Turquoise Blue of this insulator is almost Electric Blue! (#3292) |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2013 ************************** |
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CD-140 - {unembossed JUMBO} Sold For: $770 Color: Lime Green
 | These saw heavy use in the Boston subway system. With two chips, given the size of the insulator, this is in pretty good condition. Own a piece of Boston history! See Lot 120 for his "eared" cousin and given them both a home! (#3294) |
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