Unusual Foreign Porcelain Insulator!

By Caleb Thimell; posted March 5, 2003

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Anyone seen one of these before or familiar with the manufacturer? It has a very unique mark and marking method. Marking was made using a wax resist method. Wax in the shape of the desired marking was applied to the insulator before the glaze was put on. The glaze did not stick to the wax and the wax burned off in the kiln, leaving the mark recessed into the body of the glaze only. (Thanks to Rick Soller and Robin Harrison for their expertise).

Additionally, the pinhole appears to be only 1/2" across! This piece was found in South America. Insulator is 3.25" tall by 2.25" across base.

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