{"product_id":"thomas-insulator","title":"Large Thomas Insulator","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a multi-part, brown glazed porcelain pin-type Thomas insulator, which was historically used on overhead utility poles to prevent high-voltage electrical current from leaking into the wooden crossarms. Measuring 7 by 11 inches, this large-scale piece features a multi-tiered, skirted design specifically engineered to shed rainwater and maintain an electrical dry path under severe weather conditions. The deep chocolate-brown glaze is highly characteristic of industrial electrical ceramics manufactured in the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, these heavy-duty multi-skirt insulators are actively collected for their industrial history, sculptural aesthetic, or repurposed as unique rustic home decor and conversation pieces. This item has a significant chip, see photos.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\" x 11\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkey Creek Donations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49285639438593,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/3082\/files\/IMG_5948.jpg?v=1782150557","url":"https:\/\/www.themustardseedcollection.com\/products\/thomas-insulator","provider":"The Mustard Seed Collection, The Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}