Teal Antique Hemingray Glass Insulator, Home Decor

These insulators were the standard for Western Union telegraph lines and were manufactured primarily between the 1880s and the 1890s. The "H.G. CO." embossing was used before the company switched to the full "HEMINGRAY" branding. Historical Significance: A genuine piece of 19th-century American communication history. "H.G. Co." Beehive glass insulator, specifically a CD 145 Manufacturer: Hemingray Glass Co. Style: Beehive, also known as the Western Union Standard Double Petticoat. CD Model: 145. Material: Glass. Color: Aqua or light blue. Usage: Primarily for telegraph lines, often along railways. Embossing: Marked with "H.G. CO.". Production Period: The "H.G. CO." marking dates it to the 1880s. Dimensions: Approximately 4 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W. Add a vintage touch to your home with this beautiful aqua/teal glass insulator. Perfect for collectors and industrial home decor enthusiasts. Perfect for display on a windowsill as a suncatcher, as a heavy paperweight, or as part of an industrial/farmhouse decor collection. antique glassware, vintage, home decor, aqua, glass teal, antiques, treasures, industrial decor, industrial design, history, primitive decor, suncatcher, plant holder, antique farmhouse, Americana,