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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2024 ************************** |
CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $95 Color: Blue
 | Great condition. One 1/8 ship on left ear and 3/8 clam shell chip on base. |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2024 ************************** |
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CD-256 - Manhattan Blue w/ Major Under Pour Sold For: $130
 | CD 256 Manhattan (010) Blue with Major Under Pour. |
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| ********************* Auction Date May, 2024 ************************** |
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U-256 - U-256 Unmarked Illinois Gray Glaze Sold For: $30 Item: #153
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2024 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $105 Color: Blue
 | This insulator was crudely made with a nice "Whittle mold" texture. 1/4" base flake, otherwise very near mint. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. The design appears in catalogs of the C. S. Knowles Company. This example contrasts well with the green units which were also embossed "MANHATTAN." |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2023 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $330 Color: Blue w/ Amber Swirls
 | First, the blue color catches your eye, and then you are immediately attracted to the amber swirls all around and up over the pinhole on both sides! This tall variant has a 3/8" skirt extension, making it 4 1/4" tall. It is shown as alternate drawing "A" in the Price Guide. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. The condition is outstanding and, when you add in the attractive coloration, you have a keeper for sure! |
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| ********************* Auction Date July, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $143 Color: Yellow Green EIN: [025]
 | An attractive color, especially for a power piece! Some amber tones can be seen in the skirt, however they are most distinct in the thick ear glass. 2" bruise and associated flake on the rear skirt, otherwise very, very near mint. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. Manhattan insulators are often found in aqua and blue, so the green shades, especially with amber highlights, really stand out and make this a welcome addition to your power collection! |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2021 ************************** |
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CD-256 - Manhattan Green w Amber Sold For: $110 Item: #134
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2020 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $231 Color: Aqua w/ Amber Wisps
 | This is the less common short variant of the MANHATTAN insulator, measuring only 3 1/2" tall, a full 1/4" shorter than the typical 3 3/4" tall example. About very near mint. Some amber wisps can be seen around the skirt, especially in the rear. This is the less common "mold line over base" {MLOB} variant. |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $231 Color: Bright Green
 | A beautiful color for this "cable style" insulator. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. A well-saturated Green, and excellent condition to boot! |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2019 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $121 Color: Blue w/ Amber Streak
 | 1/8" factory potstone stress area otherwise about very, very, near mint. This is the less common short variant of Manhattan insulator, measuring only 3 3/4" tall, a full 1/4" shorter than the typical 4" tall example such as can be seen in lot 170. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. An attractive color, and one can see the amber streak perfectly centered in the front of the insulator! |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $462 Color: Rich Yellowy Green
 | 1 1/2" flake/bruise near the left mold line and a stress line at the top of the pinhole, otherwise at least very near mint. This nice bright color contrasts well with lot 169. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to their manufacture. Manhattan insulators are often found in aqua and blue, so the green shades really stand out. Some bubbles, snow and amber highlights in the ears make this an even nicer addition to your power collection! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2018 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $55 Color: Rich Deep Blue
 | 1/2" flake at the base of the pinhole, otherwise about very near mint. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who made them. A couple of bubbles in the front add character. The clarity of the glass in the ears really shows off the spectacular color of this piece! |
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| ********************* Auction Date May, 2017 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $633 Color: Rich Yellowy Green
 | Very, very near mint. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation as to who the manufacturer or manufacturers were. Amber swirling in the skirt and the ears adds highlights, and nice bubbles in the dome enhance the appeal of this striking color. What a beautiful piece of glass! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $286 Color: Yellow Green
 | Small base flake, the rest about VVNM. The Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. sold these insulators, and there is a great deal of speculation on who the manufacturer or manufacturers were. In any case, Yellow Green is a standout color for this insulator! (#7580) |
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| ********************* Auction Date February, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-256 - MANHATTAN Sold For: $165 Color: Yellowy Green
 | Excellent condition! An odd CD style with extended ears and a squatty body. A must to fill in the 256 slot of your CD collection! (#7579) |
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