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I have some W. BROOKFIELD New York glass insulators with a large "A" on the reverse side from the name.  They flair out to what I call a skirt.  What is the age?

Just starting out.

Answer
Hi Richard,

Without a picture I cannot be sure of the style you have.  Brookfield was a prolific maker of insulators from the 1860's through 1922.  Insulator collectors have developed a numbering system for the various styles -- here is a link to more on that system:

http://www.nia.org/general/g_natpt1.htm

If you can attach a picture I can help with the value and history.  

         Thanks, --Bob

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Bob Berry

Expertise

Questions related to collecting Glass Insulators and porcelain insulators - I can provide historical information as well as current collector values. I am also interested in purchasing insulators I need for my collection.

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I have collected since the early 1970's and have much historical information, as well as knowledge of current insulator values.

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National Insulator Association (http://www.nia.org)

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BS & MS in Electrical Engineering

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