Got a question about a point found...

[flintlock]

Found this point a few years back at a very early site. I've always associated this as a copper delaware indian point. The point is hollow and measures about 5 inches long. My question is...if this is infact a copper delaware indian point, where are the seams like you see on rolled brass pieces we find? How in the world did they make this without a seam?

[Lucas]

No seam = lightning rod tip.

[mikusek]

Looks like lightning rod tip. Does the very tip appear to be a different metal or color? Here's a photo of an early 1900s or late 1800s tip. Yours appears to be older than the one in my photo.

[flintlock]

Thanks for the reply mikusek! I have identified this as a lightning rod tip as well... after many discussions. I am proud to say I have dug several early rolled brass points since then! Take care!

[mikusek]

If your tip is old enough, it could have been used as an arrow tip by Indians, they were opportunistic and inventive, as your brass points prove. I believe Ben Franklin invented the lightning rod, not sure of the year or the style he designed.