This style is basically a CD 152 Nº40 with a saddle groove. This style was later replaced by the CD 214 in the 1920's.
Dimensions:
4 1/4" H x 3 5/8" W
Primary
Embossing:
HEMINGRAY
Years Produced:
c.1900s-1920s
Style Number:
43
Usage:
Telegraph
Trade Name:
Top Groove Western Union
Mold Variations
Square Saddle Groove
This is the [030-047] mold variation. Some of these have the cool 3/8" tall embossing, shown above. Notice the differences in the saddle groove, ears, crown, and skirt taper.
Wide Saddle Groove
This is the wide saddle groove variant. Note the saddle groove is both square and wide. Compare with the standard "U" saddle groove, shown at top.
