A classic Fred M.Locke gutter top in beautiful original unbroken condition! The top has the usual chipping around the rim edge that all of these always have. The glass base is mint and very clean and shiny. The glass base has the patent dates embossed on it and the cement between the top and base is original. There are no cracks or fractures in the top and no repair has been done to the insulator whatsoever. The insulator is 100% original just as it was the day it was taken out of service many decades ago . It has the 4 patent date marking on the top (Marking 4-1) and a manufacturing date of Dec 19 1900 on the opposite side of the top platter. Asking $3000 + actual postage (delivery in person to Springfield this fall can be arranged or to another west coast show ) Please contact me for more photos if desired ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: I am managing the sale of Carver Mead and Barbara Smith's porcelain insulator collection. This piece is from their personal collection.