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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Lightning rod mystery

« on: April 17, 2011, 09:10:15 pm »

I would be happy to take some additional close-ups of the caps.  I'll post them tomorrow.  If there are any other close-ups needed just let me know.


Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: Lightning rod mystery

« on: April 16, 2011, 07:39:23 pm »

THANKS very much for the quick replies.  I loved the links about Kretzer.  I did some research on the balls on eBay and it is a mixed bag on the prices.  Some going for a lot and some not so much.  I have yet to find a rod of that size with the value of it as an entire piece.  In fact I haven't seen one that size anywhere.

In my rush to post I realized I posted the same pic twice.  Here are a few more..










Any additional information would be great.  Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / Lightning rod mystery

« on: April 16, 2011, 04:58:25 pm »

Howdy!  Let me start of by saying I have been lurking around here for a long time but this is the first time I have had a question that I need help with.  I love reading these forums because you get to see all kinds of things you would not normally see at a trade show or in a shop. 

I have a antique lightning rod that was in my fathers collection but I never asked the story behind it (who made it) or what it is worth.  It was kept in the corner of a room covered up.  I have searched around the internet and eBay and have never seen a lightning rod this large and in this good of condition.

Here are a few pictures for you all to look at..





Close up of the only writing on it..




I attempted to get more of the sun through the colored glass...




So there it is.  Could anyone fill me in on what I have on my hands?  I was curious if it has value enough to be insured?  Could this just be a reproduction?  I highly doubt it is but I can't be for sure.  With kids running around the house I certainly want to know about the value.

Thanks a BUNCH for any info you can give me.  I would really appreciate it!  I would gladly take additional pics if requested.