Electrical Insulator
MakerMade by
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Date1986
MediumMechanically-molded porcelain with a grey, black, and metallic glaze
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x diameter): 29 x 5in. (73.7 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of the Hartford Faience Company
Object number1986.75.1
DescriptionLong, circular, porcelain insulator that is made of one solid piece of white porcelain. The insulator has a hollow, cylindrical core. The top portion of the insulator is shaped by six discs all connected by porcelain and covered with an opaque, glossy, grey glaze. Below this is a narrower porcelain component covered in matte, black glaze. The insulator narrows again to form a slightly tapered cylinder that is covered in a metallic glaze, possibly incorporating gold or gold oxide. Finally, the bottom portion of the insulator is covered with matte black, then glossy grey glaze.
Status
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