utility line insulator

Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified) utility line insulator

Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified)glassutility line insulatorUnited States

Market guide for Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified) utility line insulator, built from 1 supporting screener session and 12 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$15 - $650

Most likely $150 · Based on 12 comparable records.

Confidence
Developing evidence

About this item

Maker
Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified)
Period
1900-1925
Category
industrial glass
Material
glass
Origin
United States
Evidence
Developing evidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
12
Auction sources
2
Coverage
2025-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $15 - $650 2 sources
Median sold price $68 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 12 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: glassStyle: industrial utilityType: utility line insulator
All sources 2025-2026 12 records analyzed
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Ace Of Estates

May 24, 2026

$15

Vintage Hemingray Glass Insulators Lot of 5 Clear & Aqua Tint Pole Top

Condition: All show age and used, with various surface scratches, scuffs, and areas of grime consistent with their original outdoor utility purpose. Expected internal manufacturing bubbles are present. One clear insulator exhibits a notable chip on its base rim. Another aqua-tinted insulator has a small chip and roughness on its top wire groove. Minor fleabites are visible on the drip points of several insulators. Color variation is present, ranging from clear to a distinct light aqua tint. Item

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2

Ace Of Estates

May 24, 2026

$15

Lot of 6 Vintage Hemingray 45 Clear Aqua Glass Telegraph Insulators

Condition: Good vintage condition with typical surface wear, minor scratches, and some internal dirt/residue commensurate with age and use. No major cracks or significant breaks observed, but small chips or fleabites may be present on some pieces. Item Description Weight: Total: 9lbs Discover a piece of American industrial history with this lot of six vintage Hemingray No. 45 glass insulators. These classic utility items, once ubiquitous on telegraph and telephone poles across the nation, are no

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3

Ace Of Estates

May 24, 2026

$20

Vintage Blue Glass Insulators Lot of 4 - Hemingray No. 9 & 21

Condition: All show age and signs of use. Visible surface scratches, scuffs, and ingrained dirt/grime are present. Minor nicks and fleabites are observed along the base edges and drip points on several pieces. Colors vary slightly between an aqua and deeper blue-green. One insulator appears to have a dark internal inclusion or significant discoloration, consistent with its age and outdoor exposure. Item Description Weight: Total: 4lbs 14.2 oz Embark on a journey through America's industrial past

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EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Oct 4, 2025

$650

Hemingray Carnival Glass CD-118 Glass Insulator

Featuring A Rare Hemingray Carnival Glass CD-118 Glass Insulator With No Embossing. Scratches, Wear, And Light Stains Present. Insulator Measures Approximately 4.25in X 2.75in In Diameter. Bh40235 Bp

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EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$20

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Dark Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 dark orange amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 3.75in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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6

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$40

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Golden Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 1893 petticoat golden amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 4.25in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$65

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Dark Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 dark orange amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 3.75in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$70

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Golden Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 golden amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 4in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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9

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$70

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Dark Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 dark orange amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 3.75in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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10

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$110

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Golden Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 golden amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 4in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches, scuffs, and (1) chip present on glass. BH40235 BP

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11

EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$120

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Golden Amber Glass Insulator

Featuring a Hemingray 19 CD 162 1893 petticoat golden amber glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 3.75in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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EJ'S Auction & Appraisal

Jul 12, 2025

$140

Hemingray 19 CD 162 Amber Glass Signal Insulator

Featuring an Antique Hemingray 19 CD 162 amber signal glass insulator. Insulator measures approximately 4in x 3.25in in diameter. Scratches and chips present on glass. BH40235 BP

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Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
utility line insulator
Category
industrial glass
Maker
Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified)
Style
industrial utility
Material
glass
Technique
molded glass
Origin
United States
Era
1900-1925
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include maker Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified), form utility line insulator, material glass.
  • A turquoise aqua molded-glass electrical insulator embossed with the text "V. C. CONVERSE" and "PROVO" TYPE, likely a utility-line insulator rather than a decorative object.
  • This guide is currently supported by 12 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for utility line insulator.
  • Maker attribution matters because authenticated Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified) examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
  • Glass examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $68.
  • Correct maker attribution is important because verified Victor C. Converse (design/patent attribution; exact glass manufacturer not identified) examples usually trade differently from unattributed utility line insulator listings.
  • industrial utility style cues help separate this group from broader utility line insulator listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Glass condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $25 to $650.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 2 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 12 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 2 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2025-2026.

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