Offered here is an original vintage metal identification label plate related to building lightning protection equipment. This plate was manufactured for Windetectors Laboratories, Inc. and documents a professionally installed lightning rod system dating to 1965. These plates were originally mounted on buildings as official installation notices and are now highly collectible as industrial and architectural ephemera.
Text & Details Visible on Plate (extracted from item):
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Master Label No. 26837
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Windetectors Laboratories, Inc.
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Listed lightning rod equipment
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Installed Date: 1965
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Notice indicating additional rods may be required if the building is altered or expanded
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Originally used to certify proper lightning protection installation
Item Details:
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Material: Metal (embossed lettering)
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Original mounting holes present
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Authentic period industrial label
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Likely removed from a commercial or institutional building
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Not a reproduction
Condition:
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Vintage condition with heavy age wear
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Surface oxidation, corrosion, and discoloration present
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Edge wear and material loss at corners
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Text remains legible and well-defined
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Condition is consistent with long-term exterior exposure
Collector Notes:
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Excellent piece of mid-20th-century industrial and architectural history
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Ideal for display in workshops, garages, industrial décor, or collections of utility memorabilia
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Hard-to-find original installation plate rather than a decorative reissue
This item will be carefully packaged.
Please note: For all antiques and collectibles, we perform only minimal cleaning — usually just a light wipe with a paper towel and water. We do this intentionally to preserve the item’s original condition and to avoid any risk of damage, staining, or loss of paint/color.
Since many of these pieces are such unique and amazing finds, we don’t want to take the chance of accidentally ruining something through over-cleaning. Some items may benefit from more detailed cleaning, but we leave that to the buyer’s discretion and preference.
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