CD126.3 W.BROOKFIELD telegraph insulaor. Dome embossings, ghosts, wrinkles (a4265)

By Timothy M. Baggett; posted November 7, 2026
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USED CONDITION

CD126.3 W.BROOKFIELD telegraph insulator [115]

Front crown: backward " 2 "/ (arc) W. BROOKFIELD / a ghosted backward 2 / 45 CLIFF ST/ N.Y.

Rear crown: " ghosted CAUVET "/ CAUVET /" ghosted PAT "/ PAT / JULY 25, 1865 / JAN 25 1870 / FEB 22 1870

BLUE AQUA

Smooth base

Only damage I see is a "bb" ping by FEB of the last date

Tiny open base bubble from factory. 2mm

Mold line over dome. MLOD

Lots of " wrinkles " in the skirt add to the character of this piece along with the " ghosted " embossings.

$30.00 + shipping

Stock #a4265

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