| When a collector hears the word "Emminger's" their heart starts to race... so we want to provide a good, detailed description of the condition so that the bidders know what to expect. 1/8" ding on the skirt. Thin 3/8" slice at the base of the skirt as can be seen in view 3. One lozenge-shaped projection, as it is referred to in the patent, is slightly chipped as is shown in view 4. Overall, the condition is very good. The "Emminger's" style was used along railroads in two separate parts of Pennsylvania, and has been found primarily in Pennsylvania. One goal of the design was "that dirt and dust are prevented from accumulating upon its outer surface" by constructing the insulator in a conical shape. A second goal was to reduce the point of contact between the conducting wire and the insulator. This was the function of the lozenge-shaped projections. Because of this design, the projections were often damaged. The June 22, 1872 issue of T |