is this a lightning rod ball

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ive had this slaggish hobnail glass for about 30 years...I have shown it to some dealers over the years and some said 100% its a lightning rod ball and some said NOT!!!..Im new to this forum so thank you in advance for your help...Andy IMG_0280.jpgIMG_0281.jpgIMG_0282.jpgIMG_0283.jpg
 

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That isn't a known pattern in lightning rod balls, so I'd say it's most likely a lamp part.
 

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Beautiful hobnail piece of glass, regardless.
 

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Based on the swirled colors, the shape, the hobnail pattern, and the rough ends, I'd estimate this to be from a 1960s table-lamp.
 

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I got a Hobnail Tivoli Soda Bottle from the 1920's.
 

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