Tag Archives: porcelain

Insulator Hunters

Posted on 2 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I put together a post earlier today called Privy Digging – The Hole Story which included some great pictures of holes and digs. These diggers are going to some major depths including one hole at 60 feet! After looking underground, it seemed … Continue reading →

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Sulphide Marbles or Figural Marbles

Posted on 18 March 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

[from Marbles Galore] Sulphides, or figure marbles, are large translucent marbles manufactured in Germany from the mid-19th century up until the 1930s. Usually 1 1/2″ or more in size, they always feature a figure encased in the center, which early … Continue reading →

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75 Porcelain Telephone Signs & Related Items in next Pole Top Discoveries Auction!

Posted on 14 February 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you haven’t yet heard…Ray Klingensmith and Pole Top and Glass Discoveries is having TWO Winter Auctions. These include: Pole Top Discoveries’ Auction #66 
Insulators & Signs, Online Bidding Begins: Sunday, February 19.
 Insulators & Signs, Sale Closes: Tuesday, February … Continue reading →

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