Looking to buy glass insulators

[thegoldenage1928]

Hello. I’m an avid metal detectorist and insulator collector. I pay top dollar for pieces I don’t have. You can reach me at 920-296-2637 with any questions. Thank you!

 

[firemanphob]

Welcome from Indiana

 

[Deleted member 140734]

A couple of weeks ago I was detecting in some woods near an old foundation and found a perfect Armstrong T.W. laying on the forest floor. Maybe not too old but it sparkles like pyrex and I doubt it was ever on a pole.

 

[Deleted member 140734]

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[desertexplorer]

I seem to find insulators pretty much every time I go detecting or exploring. I found these at a yard sell last fall but haven’t been able to find anything out about them. They all link together like a chain. They look great hanging in my shop along with all the other stuff hanging in it!

 

[desertexplorer]

Here’s an image of the bracket and hook. They seem to be made specifically for these style insulators.

 

[desertexplorer]

Eastender’s insulator appears to be the same as the ones I have but with an added glass ring. Never seen one like it, nice find!

 

[BigWaveDave]

Reminds me of a rain chain, but the hardware is oddly specific and vintage...bizarre.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

I collected - bought - sold and traded insulators from all over the world for 10 years.
At one time I had insulators from (67) different countries - more than any other known collection in the world.
It's a great hobby and you sure do meet a lot of great people !

I sold my entire insulator collection when I got seriously involved in metal detecting 11 years ago.
I only have enough free time to be dedicated to one hobby.

Here's a photo of part of my old collection - Good Hunting !

 

[sandchip]

I seem to find insulators pretty much every time I go detecting or exploring. I found these at a yard sell last fall but haven’t been able to find anything out about them. They all link together like a chain. They look great hanging in my shop along with all the other stuff hanging in it!View attachment 1818151View attachment 1818152

Pretty cool hardware to utilize low voltage telegraph insulators in a suspension set-up to increase air gap for use on high voltage transmission lines. Very neat and innovative.

 

[djackson7348]

Welcome from North Carolina.

 

[A2coins]

Ive found one green one at a yard sale Ive only found broken ones when out hunting

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet Tommy

 

[kingskid1611]

I have a few but don't know anything about them... I do however find them intersting

 

[trdking]

Somewhere I have a Cobalt blue, light blue, and a clear Mickey mouse ear insulators. Haven't seen them in a long time but they are around.

 

[RustyGold]

Never thought about collecting insulators but they are so cool I may have to start looking.

 

[RustyGold]

Welcome to TreasureNet and good luck on the hunt!