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    Posted 3 years ago

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    eab2005
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    I'm just wondering if anybody can tell me anything about these insulators. I would like to know the time period they were in and approximate value. Also if anyone knows any way to repurpose them I have a lot, so please fill me in. Thank u ??. I appreciate it

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    1. Congcu, 3 years ago
      It is a knob wire insulator. They were used in early electrical house wiring from around 1880 to the 1930's.
    2. AnythingObscure AnythingObscure, 3 years ago
      I recently posted a small basketful including very similar insulators with a little general info here:

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/293823-a-basketful-of-elderly-electrical-wiring?in=user

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