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Hemingray C.S.A./C.S.C.
  • Hemingray E1 Style
    This is the earlier Hemingray E.1. style. Note the flared skirt, lip on the lower wire ridge and the extra threading inside of the skirt. This style is found in the [020] and [030] embossings.
  • Hemingray CS Style
    The Hemingray CS styles are always embossed with the Owens Illinois logo: . This style has almost identical mold features to the E.1., but has no threading inside the skirt.
  • [045] Experimental Style
    This particular variation has four hemispherical indentations in the base of the insulator (basically the appearance of four inverted round drip points). This is listed as [045]. It is considered an experimental piece.
Insulator Facts

Dimensions:4" H × 2 5⁄8" W
Primary Embossing:The Primary Embossing is typically found on the front of the insulator and usually identifies either the manufacturer (such as "Hemingray") or the company that the insulator was made for (such as "AM.TEL.&TEL.CO.")

Insulators with No Name or No Embossing are denoted as such.
HEMINGRAY
Years Produced: c.1930s-1950s
Style Identifiers:Hemingray often used style numbers, letters, words, or a combination to differentiate their insulator styles (such as: T.S., E2, № 1 Provo Type, Muncie Type, etc.) These are often, but not always, embossed on the insulator.
CS, CSA, CSC, CSO, E1
Rarity Scale 0. No specimens known
1. Extremely Common (millions known)
2. Very Common
3. Common
4. Fairly Common
5. Uncommon
6. Very Uncommon
7. Rare (dozens known)
8. Very Rare (less than a dozen known)
9. Extremely Rare (2 or 3 known)
10. Unique (only one known)
Extremely Common (1/10)*
Usage: Telephone (Long Distance)
Series:E
Value Range: This is an estimated value range only, based on historical hobby collecting data. Insulator values vary widely depending on many factors, including embossing, color, condition, mold variations, manufacturing anomalies, and other attributes. Please visit the Hemingray Values page for more information.
$1-2500*
Caution: This insulator style is a common target for alterations (a color or other modification not original to the insulator). Please visit the Fakes and Reproductions page for more information.
* Please Note: This insulator style is one of Hemingray's most common insulators. Please visit the Common Hemingrays page for more information.
Insulator Overview

This style is a carrier circuit insulator used for long distance telephone lines and was used in conjunction with a special steel pin with a lead lining (hence the "C" for Carrier Circuit and "S" for Steel pin; the meaning of "A", "O", and second "C" are unknown.) This style was also assigned the No.22CSC style number in 1942-1944, but no specimens exist with this style number.

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Known Embossings (17)
Primary EmbossingThe Primary Embossing is typically found on the front of the insulator and usually identifies either the manufacturer (such as "Hemingray") or the company that the insulator was made for (such as "AM.TEL.&TEL.CO.")

Insulators with No Name or No Embossing are denoted as such.
EINThe Embossing Index Number (EIN) is a unique number assigned by the collecting hobby to each distinct embossing for an insulator design. It is normally shown in brackets, e.g. [050].
EmbossingMost common terms:
(F-Skirt): Front Skirt
(R-Skirt): Rear Skirt
/: New line of embossing
{}: Special note (not embossed on the insulator)
[#]: Represents a number

Other terms:
{MLOB}: Mold Line Over Base
(F-Crown): Front Crown
(R-Crown): Rear Crown
(F-Umbrella): Front Umbrella
(R-Umbrella): Rear Umbrella
BaseThe base is the bottom of the insulator. Hemingray made 4 different types of bases:

1. SDP: Sharp Drip Points
2. RDP: Round Drip Points
3. CB: Corrugated Base
4. SB: Smooth Base
Year AddedThis is the year that this embossing was officially recognized and added to the McDougald (1991-2008) or Briel (2011-2023) insulator price guides. It is not necessarily the year this embossing was discovered.
Photo
Status = In my collection

If the value in this column says WANTED, then that specific insulator is on my wanted list! If you have that insulator and would like to sell it, click on the WANTED link to submit photos and contact me.
HEMINGRAY [003] (F-Skirt) HEMIGRAY / [# and dots] {Note spelling} (R-Skirt) C.S.C.
Note: Known mold and date code: 41-42
SB - No Photo
HEMINGRAY [007] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY_CS / Owens-Illinois logo (R-Skirt) _14B {Note '14B' style number} SB - No PhotoWANTED
($200 Reward)
HEMINGRAY [010] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY_CS / Owens-Illinois logo (R-Skirt) E_14B SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [015] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY_CS / Owens-Illinois logo (R-Skirt) E_14B {There is no threading in the glass and a brass bushing with 5/16" machine threads is molded in} SB 2019 No PhotoWANTED
($500 Reward)
HEMINGRAY [020] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY_CS / Owens-Illinois logo (R-Skirt) E_14B {Inside of skirt is threaded} SB - No Photo
HEMINGRAY [030] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY-E.1. (R-Skirt) MADE IN U.S.A. {Inside of skirt is threaded} SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [035] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C S C {Note no periods} CB - No Photo-
HEMINGRAY [040] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C.S.A. SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [042] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C S A {No periods} SB 2019 No Photo
HEMINGRAY [045] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C.S.A. {Base has four indentations; experimental piece} SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [050] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C.S.C. CB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [060] (F-Skirt) HEMINGRAY/[# and dots] (R-Skirt) C.S.C. SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [070] (F-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/HEMINGRAY/[#] (R-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/C.S.O. SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [075] (F-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/HEMINGRAY/[#] (R-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/C.S.O. {A square top brass bushing molded into the pinhole} SB 2019 No Photo
HEMINGRAY [080] (F-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/HEMINGRAY/[#] (R-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/CSO {'O'/'A'} SB - Photo
HEMINGRAY [090] (F-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/HEMINGRAY/[#] (R-Skirt) C.S.C. SB - No Photo-
HEMINGRAY [100] (F-Skirt) [Vertical bar]/HEMINGRAY/[#] (R-Skirt) C.S.O. SB - No PhotoWANTED
Removed Embossing

The following embossing(s) were removed from the price guide because they could not be verified to exist, were consolidated with other embossings, or were otherwise ambiguous/inaccurate. They are preserved here for historical purposes.


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Primary EmbossingThe Primary Embossing is typically found on the front of the insulator and usually identifies either the manufacturer (such as "Hemingray") or the company that the insulator was made for (such as "AM.TEL.&TEL.CO.")

Insulators with No Name or No Embossing are denoted as such.
EINThe Embossing Index Number (EIN) is a unique number assigned by the collecting hobby to each distinct embossing for an insulator design. It is normally shown in brackets, e.g. [050].
EmbossingMost common terms:
(F-Skirt): Front Skirt
(R-Skirt): Rear Skirt
/: New line of embossing
{}: Special note (not embossed on the insulator)
[#]: Represents a number

Other terms:
{MLOB}: Mold Line Over Base
(F-Crown): Front Crown
(R-Crown): Rear Crown
(F-Umbrella): Front Umbrella
(R-Umbrella): Rear Umbrella
BaseThe base is the bottom of the insulator. Hemingray made 4 different types of bases:

1. SDP: Sharp Drip Points
2. RDP: Round Drip Points
3. CB: Corrugated Base
4. SB: Smooth Base
Year Removed
n/a
Known Colors (16)
ColorThe color of the insulator.
Clear
Clear/Yellow Two Tone
Dark Opalescent
Dark Yellow
Green Tint
Ice Aqua
Ice Green
Lemon
Light Green
Light Lemon
Light Lemon w/ Milk Swirls
Light Opalescent
Light Yellow
Off Clear
Opalescent
White Milk