collecting glass lightning rod balls

2019 11 2 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning Rod Glass Balls decorative About Grounding Your Lightning Rod Contrary to myths Lightning Rods DO NOT attract Lightning Ungrounded Lightning Rods are no different than any other metal objects on

2013 7 2 nbsp 0183 32 When the lightning perfectly strikes the sand it branches through it like the root system of a tree to make this beautiful anomaly But that simple fact is key to getting to the root of the viral photo The lightning creates a tube of glass through the ground not above it You can actually see the impact hole when it occurs in rock

Glass Balls with 5 8 dia hole Balls are 4 1 2 diameter Available in Red White Blue and Emerald Green Beautiful hand blown thick glass with copper caps to

2021 6 23 nbsp 0183 32 For collectors in search of the genuine article Ferro Weathervanes has a small selection of antique lightning protection equipment including balls rods and finials And if you find yourself getting way into vintage rods

Witch Balls were originally glass balls used to protect various pieces of glass as they shipped around the world A glass ball was blown and used as a means to protect the edges of a vase of cup as it was transported Along the way collectors began using these leftover pieces of glass as art and the history of the Witch Ball was developed

2015 2 6 nbsp 0183 32 Sold brass lightning rod with ruby red ball marked GEO E THOMPSON LIGHTNING ROD CO W C Shinn Amber Belted lightning rod ball with both caps The Glass ball is light purple with some bubbles The vane seems to have been guilded or gold leafed on both ends as quite a bit is still visable Overall length is about 28 inches

VINTAGE COPPER AND GLASS LIGHTNING ROD COLLECTION VINTAGE 19TH C COPPER AND GLASS LIGHTNING ROD COLLECTION C1900 9 PCS H 22 quot 60 quot Vintage 19th c This is an example from our values4antiques price guide We do not buy or sell any items

Jan 25 2016 Recently I have written and posted about collectible antique Glass Paperweights Target Balls Marbles Witch Balls Fly Traps Glass Fishing Floats and Christmas Ornaments and now would like to di

2020 10 30 nbsp 0183 32 glass lightning rod balls new old pucts inc antique style s new old pucts is your source for complete antique style assemblies parts for restoration including new form to parts llcantique s ferro weathervanes antique new guide antique replacement parts homepage of and collectible antiques glass lightning rod balls Image Gallery

2 days ago nbsp 0183 32 Franklin speculated about lightning rods for several years before his reported kite experiment citation needed In the 19th century the lightning rod became a decorative motif Lightning rods were embellished with

2016 4 16 nbsp 0183 32 Ball rings are small rings with a set screw in them that mount on the lightning rod above and below the glass lightning rod ball Stand or Brace The most common type is the washer brace or stand with three legs These come in different sizes with the most common sizes ranging from about 12 to 36 inches in total height

2022 3 19 nbsp 0183 32 Glass Ball Myths Will the balls explode when lightning strikes No the lightning current travels quickly down the lightning rod that runs through the ball and leaves the ball unharmed Will the glass balls light up when lightning strikes No capturing some of the energy from a lightning discharge is beyond the capabilities of these simple glass globes

2021 10 13 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning rods were embellished with ornamental glass balls now prized by collectors 204 is 16 Tall205B 206 207 are 20 Tall Lightning Rod Weather Vanes Primitive Country Architectural Features Purple Glass Glass Globe Vintage Bohemian Glass Ball Balconies Vintage Victorian Lightning Rod Quilted Glass Ball Vintage antique clear amethyst

2017 7 1 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning rod balls fit onto the rod and are ornamental designed to make the lightning rod more attractive They come in many colors and different shapes The most common are round and light blue or white The colorful glass balls are collectible and often sell at bottle shows depression glass shows and auctions

Threadless Glass From North America 1 Threaded Porcelain From USA 28 Threaded Porcelain From Outside USA 13 Spools Strains Tubes amp Cleats 10 Lightning Rod Insulators 1 Lightning Rod Balls 1 Commemoratives 53 Pole Line Hardware 11 For The Collector 3

1994 4 27 nbsp 0183 32 The Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way Corning NY 14830 800 732 6845 or 607 937 5371 169 2002 Corning Museum of

2001 1 1 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning rod balls come in a variety of colors and styles Some are plain and some have a pleated or quilted pattern Most of them are round although some are pendant shaped Unlike insulators lightning rod balls

2015 2 6 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning Rod Ball Hall of Fame Lightning Rod Balls by Rod Krupka Kovels price guide on Lightning Rod balls quot Lightning Rod Ball Collector s Guide quot 1973 book by Frazier is a good reference but hard to find since it is out of print Many Lightning Rod Balls are bought and sold online at ebay Search all ebay categories for Lightning Rod Ball

2019 11 2 nbsp 0183 32 Lightning Rod Glass Balls decorative About Grounding Your Lightning Rod Contrary to myths Lightning Rods DO NOT attract Lightning Ungrounded Lightning Rods are no different than any other metal objects on your roof such as antenna s metal vents weathervanes etc

Beautiful glass balls were first created to sell lightning rods during the mid to late nineteenth century Today balls of glass ceramic and plastic are created for Lightning rods and weather vanes and these obscure articles of Americana continue to be highly collected This guide includes antique vintage and newer ball styles

Lightning rods were embellished with ornamental glass balls now prized by collectors The main purpose of these balls however is to provide evidence of a lightning strike by shattering or falling off If after a storm a ball is discovered missing or broken the property owner should then check the building rod and grounding wire for damage

2012 4 2 nbsp 0183 32 Recently I have written and posted about collectible antique Glass Paperweights Target Balls Marbles Witch Balls Fly Traps Glass Fishing Floats and Christmas Ornaments and now would like to discuss one of my favorite areas Lightning Rod Balls The common denominator of course is the geometric circle as all of these collecting objects are primarily

Old Antique Vintage White Milk Glass ELECTRA Lightning Rod Ball B 54 99 View It on eBay Hawkeye Whote Milk Glass Lightning Rod Ball 110 00 View It on eBay Antique Original W C Shinn Milk Glass Reeded Ribbed Belted Lightning Rod Ball 49 50 View It on eBay

Antique Lightning Rod Replacement Parts Select options 4″ Classic Glass Ball Lightning Rod Parts Weathervane Glass Balls Classic 148 55 00 – 75 00 Select options 4″ Swirl Glass Ball Lightning Rod Parts Weathervane Glass Balls 4 inch Swirl

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2010 11 7 nbsp 0183 32 36 quot Economy Lightning Rods 201 79 00 202 120 00 36 quot Copper Lightning Rod with Crimp wire connector at bottom of Rod Glass Tail Arrow is Aluminum and Spins to show Wind direction Stand is Plated Steel Choice of Color Ball and Arrow Glass

ITEM Kidd Family Auctions JULY 30 ANTIQUES amp COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUE LIGHTNING ROD WITH GLASS BALL 2 ANTIQUE LIGHTNING ROD WITH GLASS BALL Currency CAD Category Collectibles Start Price 10 00 CAD Estimated At NA SOLD 45 00 CAD to goldenspike7 3 60 buyer s premium applicable fees amp taxes

This is a Blue Milk Glass Lightning Rod Ball in the quot Moon amp Star quot pattern made by the Goshen Lightning Rod Company Goshen Indiana The Goshen Lightning Rod Company originated around 1909 and was either acquired by or merged with the West Dodd Lightning Conductor Company after the Great Depression

Blue Glass Ball Lightning Rod 25 quot H See Pics Auction Location 121 15 Ave Wainwright Alberta T9W 1L5 Canada Previewing Details Preview will be take place on Thursday December 30th from 2pm – 7pm Scribner Auction must follow the guidelines amp restrictions that the Government has set forth

2010 3 24 nbsp 0183 32 Glass Lightning Rod Balls by David Adams This seems like a strange topic but it definitely has a connection with American made glassware I became interested in the subject when I borrowed an unusual piece of glass from Rick and Cindy Jones