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Here's a RARE Simplex wire connector insulator salesman sample ashtray. Measures 4 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" tall. The tiny salesman sample in the center of the ashtray is marked in green ink: NORMAL . Made in Holland/PATENT No: 215.671 (inside green ink boxes). Each of the four corners has a green ink pictorial of two style insulator connectors- Normal (size) and Midget (size). An electrical distribution company from Birmingham, UK has their name and address and a 4 digit telephone number on two of the outer sides of the ashtray. Excellent condition with only a small base flake, pinhead rough spot and a tiny discolored spot on the outer corner (seen in the photo). Base has some rust discoloration that may clean off. Made during early depression era. This company also made scarce pin type porcelain insulators in Holland that were exported to Brazil. Never seen another one of these! First email gets this rare insulator go-with salesman sample ashtray for only $325 plus 12 shipping. Thanks! |