Not exactly an error piece, but an unusual one. Figured I'd see what might be out there. Book says only in blue aqua. Hoping for VNM or better, as always.

Embossing should read Front skirt...... (arc) "W. BROOKFIELD / NEW YORK". Rear skirt..... (arc) "PAT. NOV. 1883 / " FEB. 1884". Has MLOD.

Have only seen a photo of this one, but the groove does indeed look significantly wider than other hives, and the dome does look a bit narrower than other hives.

Thanks for looking.