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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2023 ************************** |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Sold For: $83 Color: Carnivalized Cobalt Blue
 | This is an unusual insulator where, when backlit, you can see some of the rainbow iridescence as well as the Cobalt Blue color. When front lit, the purple iridescent color comes to life. Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." Very, Very near mint! Looks great no matter how you display it! |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Sold For: $110 Color: Midnight Blue w/ Metallic Flecks
 | Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." This is the most unusual example we have seen! There are coppery metallic flecks on the surface of the glass on both the front and rear skirts which can be seen especially well when front lit as shown in view 2. In the front, some dark swirling, possibly from the flecks, swishes up into the pinhole. Very, very near mint. A unique example! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2022 ************************** |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $72 Color: Bright Cobalt Blue EIN: [020]
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} What a beautiful hunk of Cobalt Blue glass, nearly 5 1/2" tall! Great clarity, with a neat contrast between the color in the ears and the color in the dome. Mint! Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." If you want a Cobalt Blue commemorative insulator, this is the one! |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $66 Color: Carnival Solid Pour
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} Now THIS is a paperweight! This 2/3 scale CD 269 solid pour is 5 1/4" tall, weighs 3 pounds, and will certainly hold your papers down! The glass was so heavy during annealing that it slumped. Larry Veneziano produced these replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." The carnival coloring is very attractive, especially when front lit. An eye-catching commemorative insulator to put on your desk! |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Sold For: $715 Color: Rich Deep Aqua EIN: [010]
 | Many of these "JUMBO" size insulators were used on the Boston Elevated Railway. 3/8" bruise on the wire ridge above "JUMBO", 1/8" base flake, otherwise about very near mint. This style, known as "New Jumbo" in the trade, is a fitting companion to the "original" JUMBO offered in lot 133. The rich color of this beautiful 7" tall hunk of glass weighing in at over five pounds will give this insulator a strong presence on your shelf! |
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| ********************* Auction Date April, 2022 ************************** |
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CD-269 - OAKMAN // JUMBO Sold For: $1,485 Color: Blue
 | The classic "eared Jumbo"! Embossed "JUMBO" and "PATD JUNE 17, 1890, AUG 19, 1890" on the skirt and "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON" on the base, this is a perfect match for its "non-eared" brother, lot 161. 1/4" wire ridge flake and a small potstone starburst, otherwise easily very near mint. The patents on the skirt is embossed with Samuel Oakman's patents. A beautiful 7" tall hunk of glass weighing in at over five pounds! |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2020 ************************** |
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SI-269 - H&H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $83 Color: Blue w/ Red & White Swirls
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} 5 1/2" tall. Mint! Swirls of white and red form ribbons around a field of blue. Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." A very limited number of "slag glass" commemoratives were produced at the end of the regular run. This piece make a very patriotic "art glass" paperweight in the shape of your favorite collectible for your coffee table! |
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SI-269 - H&H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $105 Color: Butterscotch & Marshmallow Sundae
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} 5 1/2" tall. Mint! A wonderful swirling of marshmallow in an unusual translucent base of butterscotch. The uncommon translucence adds depth to the marshmallow in the glass, and what a beautiful piece of glass it is! Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." A very limited number of "slag glass" commemoratives were produced at the end of the regular run. It will be hard to decide if this lovely piece belongs in the freezer or in your living room! |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Sold For: $1,705 Color: "Emerald Green"
 | Outstanding condition! The size of this insulator is deceiving. It is a massive 7 1/4" tall! Many of these "jumbo" size insulators were used on the Boston Elevated Railway. We asked a non-collecting friend what color this was, and they said "Emerald Green". Some might see it as more in the Dark Green Aqua range, but the amber presence certainly gives it a green coloration. In any case, it's a huge, colorful power piece! |
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CD-269 - Oakman Jumbo Light Blue Aqua Sold For: $625 Item: #24
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2019 ************************** |
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SI-269 - H&H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $55 Color: Dark Blue Violet w/ White Swirls
 | {Solid pour} 5" tall. Mint! Larry Veneziano produced these in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." They are a 2/3 size replica of CD 269. There was a limited run of swirled commemoratives made, and even less swirled solid pours. Beautiful white swirls can be seen on the surface of the glass as well as inside it. The translucent ears look great! Use this as a paperweight on your desk, and it will surely be a conversation starter! Truly, this is a very unique commemorative for your collection! |
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SI-269 - H&H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $143 Color: Lime Green w/ White Swirls
 | 5 1/2" tall. Mint! Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." A very limited number of "slag glass" commemoratives were produced at the end of the regular run. Strong white swirls in the front create a fantastic display and in the rear there is a large white area that looks like a marshmallow has melted and flowed down on the surface glass. An eye catcher! |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Sold For: $770 Color: Rich Aqua
 | Excellent condition, especially for such a large piece of glass. There are folds and creases throughout the glass. The size of this insulator is deceiving. It is a massive 7 1/4" tall and weighs over 5 pounds. It has the nickname "Eared Jumbo" to differentiate it from its earless CD 140 counterpart, which can be seen in lot 188. Many of these "jumbo" size insulators were used on the Boston Elevated Railway. Great clarity in the glass enhances its already "jumbo" presence! |
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| ********************* Auction Date December, 2018 ************************** |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $253 Color: Clear w/ Red Swirls
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} {Solid pour} 4 3/4" tall. Mint! Larry Veneziano produced these in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." They are a 2/3 size replica of CD 269. There was a limited run of swirled commemoratives made, and even less swirled solid pours. The clear glass makes it look like the red swirls are suspended in the air! To show the outline of the insulator in the photograph, it needed to be turned on an angle! Use this as a paperweight on your desk, and it will surely be a conversation starter! Truly, this is a very unique commemorative for your collection! |
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SI-269 - H & H ELECTRIC CO Commemorative Sold For: $121 Color: Translucent Amber w/ Milk & Yellow Swirls
 | {CD 269 style commemorative} 5 1/2" tall. Mint! Larry Veneziano produced 2/3 size CD 269 replicas in 2002 as a "tribute to historic evolution of electricity." A very limited number of "slag glass" commemoratives were produced at the end of the regular run. Fine but distinct white and yellow swirls can be seen on the front, and much more heavy yellow and white swirls and blending appear on the rear. A stunning piece of glass! |
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CD-269 - OAKMAN MFG. CO. Sold For: $963 Color: Light Green Aqua
 | {Base embossed} Spectacular condition for this huge 7 1/4" tall piece, just a 1/8" flake and a factory open bubble on the ear. You can read more about this style in lot 140. What you really want to know about is the unique placement of the skirt embossing. We have never before seen a skirt embossed CD 269 where the embossing is aligned with the saddle groove. However, with this piece, you can see in the photo that the "JUMBO" embossing is aligned with the saddle groove and facing towards you! One power collector commented that they have NEVER seen this embossing. Here's your chance to own a very unique piece! |
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CD-269 - OAKMAN MFG. CO. Sold For: $688 Color: Blue w/ Worm
 | {Base embossed} Incredible condition for this massive 7 1/4" tall piece, just a 1/8" flake on the ear and a 3/8" flake on the base. It has the nickname "Eared Jumbo" to differentiate it from its earless CD 140 counterpart, which can be seen in lot 142. If you up-end this heavy power piece, weighing over 5 pounds, you will see it is base embossed with "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON." The skirt is embossed with Samuel Oakman's patents of June 17, 1890 and August 19, 1890. A neat milky "worm" threads throughout the skirt! |
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| ********************* Auction Date September, 2015 ************************** |
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CD-269 - OAKMAN Jumbo Sold For: $715 Color: Light Blue Aqua
 | 3/4" and 1/4" wire ridge flakes. Crudely made with some glass folds. Very good condition, considering the size of this piece. It has the nickname "Eared Jumbo" to differentiate it from its earless CD 140 counterpart. If you up-end this massive power piece, weighing over 5 pounds, you will see it is base embossed with "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON." The skirt is embossed with Samuel Oakman's patents of June 17, 1890 and August 19, 1890. The light blue aqua coloration really lets you see the depth of the glass! (#0159) |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Sold For: $715 Color: Deep Blue Aqua
 | 1" open bubble on base with associated base flaking. Overall, fantastic condition for this large power piece. The size of this insulator is deceiving. It is a massive 7 1/4" tall! Many of these "jumbo" size insulators were used on the Boston Elevated Railway. The well-saturated deep blue aqua coloration makes this piece really stand out! (#7750) |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2015 ************************** |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Sold For: $605 Color: Tealy Dark Aqua
 | A little stress mark on the wire ridge from many years of service. 1/2" open bubble on the base and some associated flaking. Really good condition for this JUMBO of a power piece! Note that this is the variant with "BROOKFIELD" blotted out on the rear skirt, very likely indicating manufacture by Brookfield. An interesting embossing variation and a nice chunk of glass! (#0947) |
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CD-269 - JUMBO (Base) OAKMAN Sold For: $770 Color: Glowing Light Blue
 | Wonderful condition for this massive power piece! This is the more desirable base-embossed "OAKMAN M'F'G.CO. BOSTON" Jumbo! The skirt is also embossed with Samuel Oakman's patents of June 17, 1890 and August 19, 1890. The thick glass of this "Eared Jumbo" really brings out the brilliant color in this piece! (#0948) |
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| ********************* Auction Date March, 2014 ************************** |
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CD-269 - JUMBO Dark Green Aqua Sold For: $798 Color: Dark Green Aqua
 | Minor haze, ear chip, otherwise VNM. Another great piece of Boston history! (#7752) |
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| ********************* Auction Date October, 2013 ************************** |
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CD-269 - OAKMAN MFG.CO. / JUMBO Sold For: $1,870 Color: Vivid Blue
 | Just about mint! A standout color for this "Eared JUMBO" and the thick glass really intensifies it! See lot 93 for his "earless" cousin and give them both a home! (#7754) |
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