Stupid Insulator Questions

[Montana Jim]

I have two questions... and I am completely inexperienced at collecting insulators.

I have a pyrex 171 (it does NOT say Corning on it) I found with the wooden peg still screwed into it with some (serious) chipping IMO... I am assuming this piece is worthless... however my questions are...

#1. Does the original wooden peg add value if still screwed in?

#2. How much chipping/breakage matters before an insulator is worthless - or - do only perfect insulators have value?

 

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[Rob in KS]

I'll bet you've already been to www.insulators.com
But I'll throw it out there in case someone else needs info.

I've got a common Hemmingray with the screw in thingy, I think its cool even if no one else does

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks for the link Rob... very cool... I'll be checking it out.

SWR - er, I mean Yammy... thanks, just like everything... it's worth what someone is willing to pay. I'll do a little research and see whats up.

Thanks again guys...

 

[Montana Jim]

CD 320

PYREX
(Skirt) PRYEX T.M. REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. MADE IN U.S.A.
[Number]/171 {Embossed all the way around the skirt} Smooth Base

Clear, Straw.....................$5-$10
Carnival..............$30-$40

(Prices are for mint condition)

LOL... mine's worth .10 cents.