Vintage Unembossed Arizona Beehive Insulator – Reddish Brown – WWII Era – Rare Mica Composite

Description

Discover this unique and rare vintage insulator that resembles a stone! Known by various nicknames such as “Arizona Beehive,” “Arizona Mud,” “Arizona Adobe,” and “Mica Insulator,” this crude insulator is believed to have been used during World War II when many glass factories were retooled for the war effort. Made from a composite material including mica, a common silicate in igneous rocks, these insulators were primarily found on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe lines in New Mexico and Arizona, with some discovered in Texas. The manufacturer of these insulators remains unknown, adding to their mystique and historical significance.

This particular insulator is in very good vintage condition, featuring a reddish-brown color and measuring approximately 4” x 2 3/4”. It has some minor chips at the base but otherwise shows excellent signs of its age and use. These insulators have become increasingly harder to find, making this a fantastic addition to any non-glass, non-porcelain collection.

Features:

Unembossed Arizona Beehive (CD 145 style)
Reddish Brown color
Composite material including mica
Measures 4” x 2 3/4”
Very good vintage condition with minor chips at the base
Rare WWII-era insulator
Non-glass, non-porcelain material