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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2024 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $143 Color: Deep Blue Aqua
 | This hunk of glass is nicknamed the "Fishbowl" because of the thickness and the massive amount of glass! 1/4" ding on the skirt, 1/4" flake and 1/4" scuff on the ear, 1 1/2" by 1" chip on the left rear skirt. Cable marks in the saddle groove show years of service holding up cables on Boston's now-demolished elevated "Orange Line." An impressive insulator for any collection! |
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| ********************* Auction Date May, 2024 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - Scratch & Dent: N.E.G.M. Blue Sold For: $110 Item: #333
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2023 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $688 Color: Emerald Green
 | This is a stunning Emerald Green insulator, produced by the New England Glass Manufacturing Company and nicknamed the "Fishbowl" for its shape and its large volume of glass! These units were used only on Boston's old elevated "Orange Line." In great condition with the exception of a fracture that runs from the saddle groove around the left of the front ear to the right mold line. The "Fishbowl" is always a popular style, especially desirable in Emerald Green. Own a piece of Boston history! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $330 Color: Blue Aqua EIN: [010]
 | This hunk of glass is nicknamed the "Fishbowl" because of the thickness and the massive amount of glass! 1/2" stress line in the ear, otherwise very near mint. Cable marks in the saddle groove show years of service holding up cables on Boston's now-demolished elevated "Orange Line." An impressive insulator for any collection! |
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| ********************* Auction Date July, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $352 Color: Blue Aqua w/ Milk & Amber EIN: [010]
 | The underpoured ears and the slightly slumped sides give this a bit of a "chubby" appearance compared to a standard example. To add interest, there is some amber in the ears, a milk streak across the middle of the skirt, and a few bubbles. A factory molding mark about 1/2" wide and 2" tall on the front, otherwise very near mint. A big hunk of glass that is a welcome addition to your collection! |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $462 Color: Deep Emerald Green
 | A big chunk of rich, Emerald Green glass! 2" base flake, 1" skirt flake, otherwise very near mint. Own a piece of history from Boston's old elevated "Orange Line", the only place these were used. This "fishbowl" is always a popular style, especially desirable in Emerald Green! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $231 Color: Blue
 | Nicknamed "The Fishbowl" for the very thick glass all around the pinhole; it's hard to see in the photograph. 1/2" skirt chip, 1/2" ear flake, 1/2" potstone bruise. Cable strands in the saddle groove show years of service holding up cables on Boston's now-demolished elevated "Orange Line." An impressive insulator for any collection! |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $715 Color: Deep Emerald Green
 | A massive hunk of color! Nicknamed the "fishbowl" for the size and large amount of glass. Factory potstone chip in the ear, otherwise wonderful condition for this big brute. Own a piece of history from Boston's old elevated "Orange Line", the only place these were used! |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2021 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. Blue Sold For: $210 Item: #78
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2020 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. Blue w Amber Swirls Sold For: $410 Item: #131
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2020 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - NEGM Blue Sold For: $110 Item: #473
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2019 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $297 Color: Rich Blue Aqua
 | Excellent condition with minimal rubbing in the saddle. Nicknamed the "fishbowl" for the size and large amount of glass. The clarity of the glass is unusual, as examples often contain more bubbles or impurities. This massive piece of glass is a piece of history from Boston's old elevated "Orange Line", as these were not used elsewhere! |
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| ********************* Auction Date December, 2018 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $231 Color: Rich Blue Aqua
 | Excellent condition. One ear is underpoured and is twisted and distorted, creating a very odd appearance. The pinhole is off center and oval shaped! The thick glass for this "fish bowl" has an unusual clarity, showing off the almost "glowing" color. See lot 138 for an Emerald Green example. A large and impressive power piece used exclusively on the former MBTA "Orange Line." A great piece with plenty of character! |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $440 Color: Emerald Green
 | 1" bruise on the front skirt, 1/8" ding, otherwise very near mint. For completeness, there are factory open bubbles on the outer skirt and inner skirt. This popular insulator is nicknamed the "fish bowl" due to the tall, cylindrical shape. One can even see a 2" long "worm" swimming in the glass! See lot 137 for an example in Rich Blue Aqua. A great piece of glass in an eye-catching color! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2018 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $275 Color: Rich Blue Aqua
 | Very, very near mint. Neat orange peel texture on the surface. This massive piece of glass is a piece of history from Boston's old elevated "Orange Line" as these were not used elsewhere! Called the "Straight Sides" or the "Fishbowl", it saw decades of use! |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $633 Color: Rich Emerald Green
 | Very good condition. A 1/4" potstone bruise on the rear, otherwise very, very near mint. This stunning color passes light well. The heavy conductor lay in the deep saddle groove. A large and impressive power piece used exclusively on the former MBTA "Orange Line." |
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| ********************* Auction Date May, 2017 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $440 Color: Deep Blue Aqua w/ Amber Swirls
 | Easily very near mint. This piece, the "Straight Sides" or the "Fishbowl," was used on the elevated lines in Boston, Massachusetts. The heavy copper cables simply rested in the wide saddle groove. This is a really beautiful hunk of Boston history! |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $418 Color: Deep Green
 | A little scuffing but in really great condition for this massive power piece. The "Straight Sides" or the "Fishbowl," saw decades of service on the elevated lines of Boston. You see the Emerald Green units more often than the less common Green examples. A great addition to your power collection! |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2015 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $550 Color: Deep Emerald Green
 | Great condition with some of the typical minor wear in the saddle groove. This piece, the "Straight Sides" or the "Fishbowl", saw decades of service on the elevated lines of Boston. A thick milky worm can be seen winding around part of the pinhole. You can really see the depth of this beautiful green glass; what a stunning color! (#0409) |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. CO. Sold For: $330 Color: Rich Blue Aqua
 | Excellent condition with just minor flaking at the base. The deep saddle groove has angled wear marks from decades of supporting heavy cables, adding character and provenance. From the N.E.G.M. side, one can see a 1/2" pollywog in the saddle, and from the rear, one can see a 1/4" milky "tapeworm" spiraling around the pinhole and over the top! Another great piece of Boston's hostory! (#0158) |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2015 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. Sold For: $660 Color: Deep Emerald Green
 | Great condition! This piece saw decades of service on the elevated lines of Boston. You can really see the depth of glass in these "fishbowl" insulators. This one has a little extra character with a milk wisp over the pinhole! (#9005) |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M.CO. Sold For: $462 Color: Dark Emerald Green
 | Excellent condition for an insulator of this size! A little flaking due to a factory overpour. View 3 shows how some of these looked when removed from service. Photo courtesy John de Sousa. An insulator with a great history! (#0332) |
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| ********************* Auction Date February, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-267.5 - N.E.G.M. Sold For: $198 Color: Blue Aqua
 | This guy has seen a heavy load for decades and has minor rubbing on the saddle. The rest is VNM. A milky worm circles up and over the pinhole. This is a really beautiful hunk of "Boston" glass! (#7745) |
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