This month, rather than just looking at another well known item, we'll take a
look at the Holley (That's Holley, not Hawley!), which appears to have been
designed to fit a threadless pin.
This insulator is very unique, in that it is triangular in shape. The purpose
of its unusual form is to reduce the surface area between the tie wire and the
insulator, and therefore reduce current leakage. This all sounds like a very
good idea initially, but it seems that the sharp corners would be exceptionally
prone to damage, which may ac- count for limited or non-existent sales of this
item, and may explain the fact that none are known today.
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Autumn is upon us, so
why not go out on a nice relaxing dig and turn one of these jewels up? It would
make an exciting addition to any collection, especially to one with a few other
"unthreaded" critters in it!
Having a serious interest in threadless insulators myself, I can't help but
give a "threadless report" from the Eastern Regional held in August.
(This show will be featured in the December issue of Crown Jewels. - Your
Editor) That was one super show with a lot of activity going on. It got so busy
at times, it was hard to elbow one's way through the crowd! Hats off to Doug and
Charlie for a real super, super show.
Now back to the threadless which were at
the show. A few items present were: CD 744 large hat in super condition, the
second known Bennington threadless, a really crude porcelain slashtop, CD 740's
in various colors and embossings including a Dupont and Fosters, CD 701 in aqua,
deep green and a beautiful green similar to 7-up, four different colors of 732's
including an LGT CO, a milkglass CD 731 with a very interesting story behind it
(The owner originally thought it was an inexpensive threaded porcelain, as it
was still mounted on the original metal bracket; so he let it bounce around in
the back of his truck for a month or so!). That thing sure was a beauty. Thanks
to an old buddy for bringing that one to the show. Also present were a beautiful
medium green 718 Tillotson and a 736 ERW. The Paul Plunkett family displayed
their Wades, a beautiful group of glass.
To those of you who missed the show,
all I can say is make it to the next one!
