PRICE REALIZED: $908
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| ITEM No.: 36 CD No.: 162 EMBOSSING: (f) SS & Co MFG'S Chicago No 19 (b) Double Petticoat COLOR: Bright apple green. CONDITION: Match head flake on wire ridge, vnm+. SUMMARY: An illusive signal produced for Shay, Stephens & Company. These were evidently short run items, since historical research reveals that Shay and Stephens existed for only a couple of years or so around 1890. Due to embossing similarities and the fact that pieces were found at the Hemingray dump, it is presumed that Hemingray was the manufacturer of the CD 160 & 162 SS & Co insulators. The color of this example is about as strong as we have seen. They range from a light washed out green up to this brighter, almost pea soup shade. In addition to the listing of lime green and apple green, there is a yellow green listed. We strongly suspect the color of this example is someone's interpretation of yellow green, especially when comparing it to the lighter shades. This should be an item of great interest to any Hemingray or color signal collector. There's one interesting factor to keep in mind while considering this insulator, especially in this stronger color: it is much scarcer than a smooth base HG Co amber or peacock blue signal, so compare current values and bid accordingly. ESTIMATED VALUE: $700 - $850 OPENING BID: $550 PRICE REALIZED: $908 |