A true glass "whatzit"

bottlecrazy · Jun 28, 2017

Any idea what this is? I'm thinking some sort of insulator sort of thing. Found at a construction site that's got a lot of TOC shards. It's solid glass, maybe 2" high.

First image is of the top, then the body (bisected by a hole), then the base with a sort of kick-up.

Thanks, Andy

nhpharm · Jun 29, 2017

Lightning rod insulator (for the cable coming down the side of the house). Nice find-these are pretty early.

bottlecrazy · Jun 29, 2017

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it. Glad to hear about the age. As I said, lots of TOC stuff from what was obviously a dump, but maybe this came from the remodeling or destruction of an older home at or near the TOC, which is how it made its way there. Regardless, it's cool, and I like it.

botlguy · Jun 29, 2017

In addition, they come in various shapes and have a variety of metal holding devises. There is more information online, they are a nice area of collectibles.
Jim S.

bottlecrazy · Jun 29, 2017

Great info as well, Jim - thanks. Looked at some sites online as you suggested and saw some real beautiful variants. Now I know something which just yesterday I knew nothing about.

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