Is this one worth saving?

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Hey all, Been finding these in the woods while detecting. This is the only one I've seen that had a Patent date on it. December 19th 1871. I've been saving them just in case I happen upon a good one. Thanks -Jay

 

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[Argentium]

Yes , that is a keeper - can't help with value - but some of the bottlefreaks may know insulators as well - that one appears to be blown glass.
Argentium.

 

[Catobra]

Yes, seems like a keeper. Compare to those found here Insulators: Patent - Dec. 19, 1871 or maybe some on ebay. Lots of info found during Google search "insulator patent December 19th 1871". Too much to list here-didn't want to overwhelm.

Some insulators are wortn big bucks-mostly cool colors or odd shapes, but some (such as ones with patent dates like yours) are worth more than the average couple of bucks.

Nice finds!

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Thank you, I was just curious. If it's worth anything I'll pick up all the ones I come across while detecting. I found another one that appeared to be like baked porcelain or something that still had wire attached to it but it looked really old.

 

[Catobra]

You're welcome-good to pick up any you find (for free) because even some of the blah looking ones can be worth good money.

 

[dholland02]

I've found so many of those logging, this was the last One i found there was bout 5 of them at the base of a big red oak tree

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

I've found so many of those logging, this was the last One i found there was bout 5 of them at the base of a big red oak tree

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Yup, I've found that one too...the top had a big screw coming out of it and there was wire attached to it.

 

[dholland02]

These ones I found were all solid on the top. I took them all home along with 2 green ones like the one u foun but where shaped alittle different. You wouldn't beleave the amount of stuff like this I used to find.

 

[Michiganne]

Pretty, especially if it is not chipped or cracked. I'd be saving it. WTG

HH

 

[leprechaun]

Gotta love that old stuff.

 

[Coinstriking Michigan]

Thanks guys and gal. When the detecting is slow I can just eyeball the area for these things.