Any ideas???

[john845]

. I found this yesterday near a barn foundation. The site has colonial coins and wheat cents so I think it was in use until the 40s. The item is made of brass or copper. It appears to be broken off of something or it was longer. I am stumped as to what it was. The only thing I could imagine it was would be a lighting rod. Any ideas are welcome!

 

[HuntinDog]

Yep
Top to a Lightning Rod

 

[Icewing]

I think your first instinct about it being a lightning rod finial is correct.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lightning+rod+finial&FORM=HDRSC2&PC=MOZB

 

[ARC]

 

[A2coins]

Good Id cool find

 

[john845]

Thanks for confirming my guess. I wasn't sure because I never saw one quite like this one before.