Is this correct

Can any one tell me if this is correct and what it is I found it on a electrical service
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Another pic of the same thing
Thanks for your help

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Some primative surge protector? It is at the service point so I would ask the utility about it.

If that connection is burned then I would say it is a defective surge suppressor.

Thank you Joe and Greg. I have never seen one before