I finally got a chance to go out for about an hour Tuesday! I didn't find any coins and the only

[Lawrence in Alabama]

interesting thing I found was an electrical insulator. On one side it has embossed "PP. 1933" and on the opposite side "USA" There is no other writing on it. I know it is called a lagscrew porcelain insulator, but I can't find one exactly like it on the internet. I am curious about its use and I assume the time frame of use was the 1930's. It is 2" tall (not counting the lagscrew) and 1 3/4" wide. I am attempting to put photos in this post, but this is my first try
If anyone has any more info about the insulator I would appreciate it

Overall view of insulator
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Date Mark?
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USA mark
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Sideview of insulator
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[Ed SW Fla]

.... for $2.79 suggested retail. Here's the description from our catalog ....

"Porcelain Insulator.
Midget sized. Mounting screw has a special head leaded into a
grooved hole. 2" porcelain head, 1-11/16" screw, 1-3/8" diameter and
1/2" wire hole. 600 lb. pullout strength."

That type of insulator has been in use for a long time. Typically used today for securing electrical service wires with a cable attached to the wiring and then to the insulator which is secured to the building with the lag screw .... near the mast head into commercial and some residential buildings where more strength / support is needed beyond the main service wires coming into a structure.

 

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[Art SC]

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[Richard@BackwoodsDetectors]

http://www.insulators.com/

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[Lawrence in Alabama]

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