Rams Horn Insulators

[Sand_pontil]

In defense I saw both those names, the latter being here http://insulators.info/articles/early/batch.htm
I was never very good at reading the fine print! [8|]

 

[Sand_pontil]

In hindsight I wish I un-nailed the board and left them in it. I guess theres a learning curve for everything. I will go get that other insulator and redeem myself. Its snowing out though so maybe next week.

 

[MuddyMO]

These look to be newer "ramshorns". Some may have rubber linings, some are composite material with the ramshorn cemented in. Not worth much, but a neat find regardless! Would like to see a complete unit, or the rubber

 

[Rockhounder55]

Those are a bit different than the Rams Horn insulators that were used in building the Transcontinental Railroad across Nevada. I've never found a whole one, only pieces. Here's one I bought on eBay. The CPRR stands for Central Pacific Railroad.

 

[Sand_pontil]

Heres another: http://www.insulators.info/pictures/?id=391872199Those are really interesting.