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CBT
11-07-2007, 03:31 PM
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It's glass, I found it treasure hunting at a Civil War era Army camp.
dreydin
11-07-2007, 03:36 PM
:lol::lol::lol:
Seneca
11-07-2007, 03:37 PM
Looks like a Screw!.. :D
Cobra25
11-07-2007, 03:39 PM
It looks like a old tent tie down stud.
CBT
11-07-2007, 03:49 PM
Looks like a Screw!.. :D

Well yeah...but what the hell can you use a glass bolt for? It's friggin glass!!
I'm shocked no one has made a "did you find any glass nuts for it?" jokes. You guys are slipping! Anyway, it's been bugging me since I found it.
1of327
11-07-2007, 03:53 PM
I couldn't imagine it's a tent spike...you strike it and it breaks...
Google that S*&T
MM2004
11-07-2007, 03:55 PM
Dunno :confused:

Make damn sure you use a torque wrench... :D

Mike.
MERCMAN
11-07-2007, 04:30 PM
11813

It's glass, I found it treasure hunting at a Civil War era Army camp.

I believe that it is a glass insulator, the threads were used to wrap wire around,,,see this

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Clear-Glass-Strain-Insulators-MINT_W0QQitemZ260179510086QQih Z016QQcategoryZ795QQtcZphotoQQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem
CBT
11-07-2007, 04:45 PM
I believe that it is a glass insulator, the threads were used to wrap wire around,,,see this

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Clear-Glass-Strain-Insulators-MINT_W0QQitemZ260179510086QQih Z016QQcategoryZ795QQtcZphotoQQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem

Hmph. Now I'm perplexed. And vexed. And overse...nevermind.
KillJoy
11-07-2007, 04:46 PM
It is a glass screw.

DUH!

:D

KillJoy
jgc61sr2002
11-07-2007, 05:06 PM
I believe that it is a glass insulator, the threads were used to wrap wire around,,,see this

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Clear-Glass-Strain-Insulators-MINT_W0QQitemZ260179510086QQih Z016QQcategoryZ795QQtcZphotoQQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVie wItem

That would be my guess. ^^^^^
Breadfan
11-07-2007, 05:10 PM
My vote for glass insulator as well, if it's that old, perhaps for telegraph?

http://www.insulators.com/
1of327
11-07-2007, 05:11 PM
Early Prostate Gauge :eek:
Bluerauder
11-07-2007, 05:16 PM
I believe that it is a glass insulator, the threads were used to wrap wire around,,,see this....
That is my guess as well. Probably a glass pole isolator for telegraph lines.

Could be a collectors item depending on the condition and whether the manufacturer's mark is still on it. I van pooled with a guy that collected and displayed such glass isolators that were used along railroad lines and such. It is a real hobby for some folks. Some of the glass and shapes are very rare. The guy showed me collector's books where some of these things were valued in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars. He would pick them up at yard sales and flea markets and the people selling them at 25 to 50 cents had no idea that they were worth big money. Of course, some are very common and not worth much.

Either way .... I would check it out further. You may have just found enough cash for your next mod.
Cobra25
11-07-2007, 05:18 PM
A Pole isolator wouldn't be all metal. It's got too be some kinda screw used too tie down something to the ground. Looking at the Head of the screw it looks like it was made to wrap something around or hold something up. It's got to be screwed into something. Only a guess, maybe a old civil war cannon tie down.
Bluerauder
11-07-2007, 05:33 PM
A Pole isolator wouldn't be all metal.
He said that it was GLASS in his first post.
Krytin
11-07-2007, 05:39 PM
C'mon, you know you wanna say it - it's a Confederate butt plug!



actually, a tellegragh pole/line insulator is most likely correct, I'm just a few cards short of a full deck!
Cobra25
11-07-2007, 05:48 PM
He said that it was GLASS in his first post. Your correct, I didn't read it correctly, I just looked at it and it looked like metal.
ghost03
11-07-2007, 05:54 PM
Looks like a kinky shot glass :eek:
CBT
11-07-2007, 06:11 PM
[quote=Krytin;549409]C'mon, you know you wanna say it - it's a Confederate butt plug!quote]

I busted out laughing at this. :P Then remembered I have a confederate flag tattoo. :( You're a sick man!
Aren Jay
11-07-2007, 06:18 PM
bottle stopper
Seneca
11-07-2007, 06:49 PM
Early Prostate Gauge :eek:
I think you hit the nail on the head!
Or screw rather
RCSignals
11-08-2007, 01:21 AM
It could be this type of early insulator, but most of these appear to be rubber not glass. The threaded part would screw into a wood block or crossarm

http://www.insulators.com/articles/early/sixhooks.htm

http://www.insulators.com/articles/early/batch.htm
CBT
11-08-2007, 04:24 AM
It could be this type of early insulator, but most of these appear to be rubber not glass. The threaded part would screw into a wood block or crossarm

http://www.insulators.com/articles/early/sixhooks.htm

http://www.insulators.com/articles/early/batch.htm



Kind of looks like those, huh?
Haggis
11-08-2007, 06:14 AM
C'mon, you know you wanna say it - it's a Confederate butt plug!

I was thinking more along the lines of a glass condom, Frech tickler style.
SID210SA
11-08-2007, 06:29 AM
Why not a perfume bottle stopper/applicator?

What are it measurements?
69marquis conv
11-08-2007, 06:44 AM
It is a neon tube support used to hold neon tubing to components of electric signs. As glass, it provides isolation/insulation between the tube and the metal body of the sign to prevent arcing. A stamped metal bracket is used to hold it and the bracket is mounted to the building or sign.
MM03MOK
11-08-2007, 06:47 AM
What are it measurements?Just going to ask that question too. I figured someone would have before 24 replies. ;)
Haggis
11-08-2007, 06:52 AM
What are it measurements?


Just going to ask that question too. I figured someone would have before 24 replies.

Don't get any kinky ideas with Bob now, his heart will not handel it. ;)
CBT
11-08-2007, 07:02 AM
Why not a perfume bottle stopper/applicator?

What are it measurements?

About 3 inches long, a little bigger round than a No.2 pencil.

If it's a neon sign holder upper, I don't know how it would end up where it was, usually all I find there is busted up old pottery and glass. LOTS of it.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it isn't a sex toy. At least not specifically designed for that purpose, butt then again you can pretty much turn anything into a sex toy if you use your imagination. YOU HEAR ME JESSICA ALBA?!?!
Bluerauder
11-08-2007, 07:55 AM
It is a neon tube support used to hold neon tubing to components of electric signs.
I think this ^^^^ is the correct answer. :D

Found the following on the "Insulator Store Site" >>>> http://www.insulatorstore.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2258%2D10

It was used on early neon signs. Listed as a Neon Standoff Insulator "K", ID # 2258-10, Color- Clear, Embossing -- K in an elongated septagon. Value at the insulator store $9.50.

Not sure why it was at a civil war encampment site. :dunno:
KillJoy
11-08-2007, 08:01 AM
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!

Can't get much more of an exact match, IMO!

:up:

KillJoy
CBT
11-08-2007, 08:25 AM
I think this ^^^^ is the correct answer. :D

Found the following on the "Insulator Store Site" >>>> http://www.insulatorstore.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2258%2D10

It was used on early neon signs. Listed as a Neon Standoff Insulator "K", ID # 2258-10, Color- Clear, Embossing -- K in an elongated septagon. Value at the insulator store $9.50.

Not sure why it was at a civil war encampment site. :dunno:

Whoa, you two should form some sort of investigation team. I would never have guessed that's what it is. Maybe I'll put up pics of other stuff I've found and can't figger out what they are. A big thanks for clearing this up! I'll buy you's a soda pop on the 17th!:beer: