RARE ALL ORIGINAL MUNSON SPIRAL FLANGE LIGHTNING ROD W/ RARE ORIG.SLIP ON FINIAL

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RARE ALL ORIGINAL MUNSON LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR CO. INDIANAPOLIS,IN SPIRAL FLANGE LIGHTNING ROD WITH RARE ALL ORIGINAL SLIP ON BAYONET TIP AND ORIGINAL BRACE.
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eas. approx. 5/8"D. Original unusual small slip on Munson bayonet tip meas. approx. 8"H and original iron brace with loop feet meas. approx. 33 3/4"H. This RARE rod design was used by Munson since the 1850's for cable and upright lightning rods, and came in 5/8" and 3/4" size. It's official name was
MUNSON'S SPIRAL FLANGE COPPER TUBULAR CONDUCTOR.
Rod is made of 1/4"D solid iron center with copper clad outer. Tip is brass slip on variety, and shows an unusual diminutive size. Overall condition VERY good. Shows some typical and expected clad separation in areas as shown, which do not detract from appearance. Tip still shows some nickel plating after over 150+ years of rooftop exposure.
WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT LIGHTNING ROD ITEMS AND RARITIES LISTED THIS WEEK.
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Photos tell the story. Shows VERY well and would be a great addition to any collection!! Guaranteed OLD. WE SHIP INTERNATIONAL THROUGH EBAY'S GLOBAL SHIPPING PROGRAM ONLY, NO EXCEPTIONS!! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF EBAY'S CHARGES!! WE WILL GLADLY COMBINE ITEMS TO SAVE BUYER ON SHIPPING CHARGES WHENEVER POSSIBLE AND PRACTICAL. ALL SERIOUS inquiries will be promptly answered. Any other inquiries, at our discretion. WE TAKE GREAT CARE IN PACKING AND SHIPPING. CHECK OUR FEEDBACK.