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Lightning Rod Ball |
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Lightning rods and lightning rod balls are collected. The glass balls were at the center of the rod that was attached to the roof of a house or barn to avoid lightning damage. Lightning rod balls were ornamental pieces.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Lightning Rod Ball | Cone | Red, Sheared Collar, 1920, 4 5/8 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Electra | Cobalt Blue, Embossed Letters, 1870-1920, 4 1/2 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Electra | Red, Embossed Letters, 4 1/2 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Gray Green | Quilted Flattened Diamond, 1870-1920, 5 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Kretzer | Gold Mercury, 1870-1920, 4 1/2 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Kretzer | Quilted Diamond, Gold Mercury, Metal Collar, 5 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Kretzer | Quilted Diamond, Silver Mercury, 5 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Moon & Star | Red, 1870-1920, 4 3/8 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Orange Milk Glass | Sheared Collar, 1870-1920, 4 1/2 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Quilted Diamond | Red, 1870-1920, 5 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Quilted Diamond | Silver Mercury, Sheared Metal Collar, 5 In. | 1999 | | Lightning Rod Ball | Red | Chestnut, Sheared Mouth, 1920, 4 In. | 1999 |
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