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| Management number | 6911022 | Release Date | 2025/08/20 | List Price | $6.00 | Model Number | 6911022 | ||
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2 antique components of a "knob and tube" electrical wiring system. From a home in Loveland Colorado built in 1895
Function:
In knob and tube wiring, porcelain knobs like those pictured were used to secure insulated electrical wires to structural elements (like joists or studs) and maintain separation between the wires and combustible materials.
Historical Context:
Knob and tube wiring was a common method of electrical wiring in North America from approximately the 1880s to the 1940s.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Serving > Flatware |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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